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Knowing the difference between a will and trust is important to protecting the people you love. While a will dictates what you'd like to see happen after your death, a trust does more to protect your assets and specific requirements you want people to fulfill. Here's...
Many senior citizens receive love and companionship from dogs, cats and all kinds of critters. There is always the possibility the pet will outlive the owner, and Time recommends including animals in wills. When you sit down with a lawyer to discuss your estate plan,...
Female breadwinners in Ohio may find it financially stressful to divorce their spouses. Since traditional roles have reversed with more men staying at home to care for the children and tend to the needs of the household, some women are now being required to pay...
Unlike many American adults, you took the time to create a will. At the time, you did not have a lot of assets, but your children were small, and you wanted to ensure that they would be taken care of. Many years later, your life situation has changed. Perhaps you have...
When planning your estate, a power of attorney (POA) is an important role to assign. No one in the world can escape the reality of aging or the possibility of a serious injury or health crisis. Since that's the case, it's a very good idea to have a POA to help when...
One of the most important choices Ohio residents will have to make about an estate plan is who will serve as executor. The executor will be responsible for handling all of the estate owner's affairs after death. If an estate owner dies without a will specifying an...
The Memorial Day weekend is just over a week away. It is widely recognized as the beginning of summer and families traditionally get together to celebrate. If there’s one thing about family gatherings, a lesson will be learned or secret will be revealed that may...
Ohio residents can use a trust as part of their estate plan to have their financial assets managed according to their wishes. However, choosing the right trustee is an important part of setting up a trust and can result in the mismanagement of trust assets if the...
Divorce can be emotionally and financially overwhelming, and you just want it to be over. If you are in the middle of ending your marriage or are at the finish line, do not assume the divorce decree is the end of it all. After the divorce, you should update your...
Estate and probate issues can be complex for Ohio families, especially when dishonesty or greed is involved in dealing with a loved one's estate. However, these kinds of problems can be minimized when people have developed wills, trusts and other documents to help...