Though many Ohio residents rightfully use their estate plans to instruct how their remaining assets should be handled after their passing, it is important to remember that these plans can be used in other useful ways as well. In particular, considering long-term care planning early could be one of the most beneficial uses of estate…

Having questions about estate planning is not unusual. It can be a complex process to complete with many important decisions to make along the way. One of the most common questions Ohio residents and those elsewhere have relates to how they should get started on the process. Fortunately, there are easy ways to get the…

Thinking about the future can be overwhelming, especially if it means considering what life will be like after your parents pass away. Adult children with older parents will find it beneficial to look carefully at their estate planning documents to understand their wishes and reduce the chance for complications in the future. At some point,…

If you do not have an estate plan already, it is in your interest to create one as soon as possible. The future is unpredictable, and it is prudent for every Ohio adult to have plans in place that will secure his or her financial interests in case the unexpected happens. In your efforts, however,…

Many Ohio residents want to create an estate plan, but it is common for them to feel uncertain about where to start. These feelings are understandable as there are many estate planning tools and options to choose from. Fortunately, this type of planning is an active process, which means that individuals will likely want to…

Creating an estate plan is a gift that could help a family feel more at ease with closing their loved one’s estate after his or her passing. These plans typically involve appointing someone to handle the probate process. This role is known as the executor, and the person who fills the position will have a…

Ohio families come in all shapes and sizes, and this means estate plans do, too. There is no cookie-cutter way to plan for the future, but it’s important to make sure you have what your family needs to feel confident and secure regarding asset protection, financial security and health care preferences. This is especially important…

You can’t take it all with you. We have all heard this saying, but do any of us even think about our possessions and what’ll happen to them after we are gone? Throughout our life, majority of us accumulate a lot of things: home, cars, life insurance, savings accounts, investments, personal possessions, furniture, etc. We…

Every adult citizen owning any type and size of property must be aware of estate planning and its importance. To put it simply, estate planning entails the process of inventorying, evaluating, taxing and transferring the property of a given individual to his heirs during his life or after the death while complying with pertaining federal…