If a family member feels that he or she was improperly left out of a will, it can stack anger on top of the grief of losing a loved one. There are legal steps a person can take if it is felt the testator – the person whose will is in question – was “unduly influenced” by someone else.
What are 3 common estate planning mistakes?
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.
What items should not be in your will?
When you draft a will with your attorney, there are a few things you might think that you want to include. However, there are times when including your wishes isn't appropriate.
6 things you should include in your estate plan
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.
What to expect during probate
If an estate holder creates a will, it will be authenticated and its instructions followed during probate. Probate is also used to determine how much an estate is worth and pay any taxes or other debts that an estate owes. For Ohio residents, state law will specifically determine how the probate process is conducted.
