Estate Planning

When someone dies, the executor takes charge of their estate. But what happens in Ohio when the chosen executor fails to do this vital job? This issue affects many families and can delay the settlement of estates across the state.   What makes an executor fail their...

Life brings constant changes. With each change and milestone you experience, it's best to review and update your estate plan as necessary. Remember, an effective estate plan reflects your current circumstances and the people in your life. Getting married or divorced...

Setting up an estate plan should be prioritized as you age, grow your family or contract an illness. However, some people take planning very seriously and prepare everything even without these significant life events. But what if you are healthy and years have passed...

Estate planning is rarely straightforward because it involves confronting death and making tough decisions about your assets. However, discussing these plans with your family can be even more challenging. Still, open communication is essential for a smooth transition...

When a loved one suddenly passes, it can be devastating. On top of the emotional pain that your whole family may be feeling, there is the matter of going through their estate and fulfilling their final wishes. It is possible that they drafted a will before they passed...

Being an estate administrator can be a source of pride – and a source of stress, depending on the amount of experience you have in serving as one. Dealing with matters pertaining to estate administration can be challenging and requires careful study. It can take time...

As the owner of an estate or testator, you decide who inherits your property and assets after your death. Your will outlines your decisions and provides instructions on how you wish to manage your estate. If you're concerned about how your family can manage the assets...

Some may consider using various estate planning tools to save money by avoiding probate, but this mindset is often a misconception. Establishing trusts and other options can become more costly than probate expenses. Still, saving money can be possible when avoiding...

Wills can include various conditions to serve different functions. It can have specific or general directions on what happens to the testator's estate after they pass on. Sometimes, this document can work in tandem with other estate planning tools. For example, a...

When a person dies, they leave behind their estate. Sometimes, that includes debt. The reason estate administration and probate administration are so similar is because they both refer to the process of collecting the decedent’s assets, paying their debts and...