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Avoiding Probate in Ohio: Smart Asset Titling, TOD Deeds, and Why It Matters
Probate can be a lengthy and public process that places added stress on families during an already difficult time. Planning ahead can reduce or even eliminate the need for probate altogether. Strategic asset titling and the use of transfer-on-death tools offer practical ways to pass property efficiently while preserving privacy and reducing administrative delays. Careful…
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Turn New Year Intentions Into Lasting Protection
A new year often starts with good intentions. People often focus resolutions on health, finances, and getting organized, but long-term planning is just as important. Estate planning is not reserved for late stages of life, but rather about protecting yourself and your loved ones right now. Whether you have an existing plan or need to…
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Matthew Metzger, Esq. Named to the 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers List
Wolterman Law Office is proud to announce that Matthew Metzger, Esq. has been selected to the 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers list — a distinction that highlights his exceptional skill, dedication, and commitment to clients in both personal injury and business law. Super Lawyers recognizes top-rated attorneys across more than 70 practice areas based on peer…
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Estate Planning for Business Owners in the Greater Cincinnati Area: Protecting Your Company, Succession, and Family
Owning a business in the Greater Cincinnati area brings opportunity and responsibility. Yet the responsibilities of managing employees, operations, and growth often make business owners procrastinate about long-term planning for their company and family. Thoughtful estate planning allows business owners to protect their company, define succession, and organize assets to support their interests. What…
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What Cincinnati-Area Parents Need to Know About Planned Giving & Charitable Legacy in 2025
Parents in the Cincinnati area are increasingly looking at planned giving as a way to create long-term charitable impact while supporting family goals. With changing tax rules, new philanthropic tools, and shifts in charitable priorities, 2025 presents opportunities for families to align giving with personal and financial objectives. What Is Planned Giving? “Planned giving”…
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What Are the Next Steps to Get Power of Attorney for My Loved One Who Has Dementia?
When a loved one begins showing signs of dementia, families often face difficult questions about how to protect their well-being and manage their affairs. One of the most important legal steps you can take is establishing a power of attorney (POA) — a document that allows a trusted person to make decisions on behalf of…
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What Is the Average Price of a Trust to Keep a House Out of Probate?
Setting up a living trust is an effective estate planning strategy that allows you to manage your assets and control how your estate is handled and distributed. One of the key advantages of a trust is that it allows you to transfer certain property—including your home—into the trust, keeping it out of probate. This can…
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What Are Common Mistakes to Avoid When Creating Your Estate Plan?
Estate planning is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes. It also allows you to designate a legal guardian for minor children and specify the medical treatment you want or do not want if you become incapacitated. However, there are several common…
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What Are the Benefits of Having a Living Will in Your Estate Plan?
Estate planning encompasses a wide range of legal documents that allow you to make decisions about how your assets and property should be distributed upon your death. In addition to decisions regarding your finances, a comprehensive estate plan should also address your healthcare and end-of-life preferences in the event that you become incapacitated or unable to…
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How Can I Create an Effective Healthcare Directive?
An advance healthcare directive allows you to make critical decisions about your medical treatment and end-of-life care if you become incapacitated and cannot speak for yourself. The most common types of healthcare directives are a living will and a durable power of attorney for healthcare. These documents only take effect when you are unable to…
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