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You’ve spent your life working hard and buying assets. While you may be aware that you will have to leave them behind after you pass away, it is essential to think about what will happen to those assets, even if you do not have children. Often when people talk...
Many people struggle with their estate plans. They may wait too long to start them and have trouble remembering all their assets, or they may find they haven't updated it regularly enough and have many changes to make at once. If you are growing older, and all of us...
Illinois residents who have taken the time to create an estate plan should feel a certain sense of satisfaction and confidence that whatever the future holds, there is an organized scheme in place to handle the distribution of property to their heirs and otherwise...
Ohio residents who are going through the estate planning process should keep three potential problems in mind. Outdated plans, beneficiary designations gone wrong and a lack of digital information are all issues that can cause court-bound family feuds, conflict and...
Naturally, the biggest mistake anyone can make when it comes to an estate plan is not having one at all. Surprisingly, 60 percent of American adults have made this error and have not written wills yet. When you do write a will and trust, you want to be...
Like many people, you may have met with your attorney, developed your estate plan, then filed the documents safely away. How long ago was that? Think about the changes that have happened in your life since then. Is it time for an estate plan update? The impact on your...
An Ohio resident who is creating an estate plan might want to consider setting up a silent trust. This tool differs from other types of trusts because the trustee does not have the usual duty to keep beneficiaries informed about the trust. Usually, a silent trust is...
There are many aspects of developing an estate plan, such as properly drafting a will. However, one of the most important parts of creating an effective estate plan is choosing an executor. Ohio residents should give considerable thought to whom they select to serve...
If a loved one has recently passed away, you may learn that the estate is entering probate court. You may not know exactly what this means or why it is happening, though. There are a number of reasons why an estate may end up in probate. Whether you are a beneficiary...
Every estate plan has a number of things it needs to make sure it is comprehensive in nature. A good, comprehensive estate plan will have at least six different sections. These are six sections to include in yours. If you have these, you'll be ready in the event of...