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Planning Your Summer Vacation? 5 Things to Consider Now

In many states, winter is starting to thaw and flowers are beginning to bud. This can only mean one thing: summer vacation planning season is here. As vacation planning kicks into high gear, here are a few important things to add to your vacation readiness checklist. Guardian nomination If it’s just you and a spouse…

Wills vs. Trusts: In Plain English

Everyone has heard of wills and trusts. Most articles written on these topics, however, often presume that everyone knows the basics of these important documents. But, in reality, many of us don’t – and with good reason – as they’re rooted in complicated, centuries-old law. Let’s face it, if you’re not an estate planning attorney,…

Estate Planning for Newlyweds

Newlyweds have a lot on their plate. With all the pre and post wedding activities and acclimatizing to married life, it’s no wonder that estate planning is often a low priority for newlyweds. Marriage signifies a major life event, which requires the creating of a new estate plan, or updates to an existing one. We…

How to Avoid Probate in Ohio

Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person’s estate is properly distributed to heirs and designated beneficiaries and potentially any debt owed to creditors is paid off. In general, property that goes through probate is either distributed to the decedent’s last will and testament, or if there is none, then according to Ohio…

Estate Planning for Millennials: Why Do It?

Most millennials don’t want to think about what happens after they die. When you are caught up in the present, death seems improbable or even impossible. Saying millennials need an estate plan sounds much more complicated than it is. Really, an estate plan just outlines a course of action for your inevitable future. Questions to…

Pet Trusts: Taking Care of the Forgotten Family

Whether as a friendly companion or a fully-fledged family member, pets have become an important component to many households. It’s a wonder then, why estate plans often overlook pets. Planning for an animal care is like planning for dependent children. As such, trusts are seen to be superior to wills as they can bypass the…

Change with the Times: Estate Planning For the Digital Age

  Estate planning provides for the transfer of your assets through a will or a trust. These traditional estate planning documents do not specifically mention digital assets, despite the fact that almost everyone now has at least some digital assets. This traditional estate plan formula has worked for decades to transfer the assets of a…

Don’t Let Moving Take The Merry Out of Your Christmas!

Buying or selling a home is stressful, and if not done right, can cause major headaches. Let’s face it– no one wants the added stress during the already busy holiday season. A real estate attorney will negotiate and make the transaction come together in a peaceful manner that’s fair and amenable to all parties. Whether you…

3 Signs You Need To Update Your Estate Plan

Estate plans are only effective when they accurately reflect your circumstances, as well as current state and federal tax law. Neglected estate plans not only jeopardize your estate planning wishes but may also negatively impact your loved ones, not to mention yourself. The unintended consequences of an outdated estate plan can result in issues such…

Regularly Update Your Estate Plan- Ensure Your Intentions are Current and Known

1. Will Whether or not it still matches your current ideas about your estate plan, a will remains in force until you revoke it. This means not changing your will when a triggering life event occurs can cause something you do not want to happen. The birth of a new child, moving to a new…
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