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April 15, 2025
3 Months Gone—Now What? When faced with the loss of a loved one, probate proceedings and legal deadlines often catch families by surprise. In Ohio, heirs typically have just three months after receiving notice of probate to contest a will. But what happens if you’ve missed […]
April 2, 2025
Spotting Fraud in Ohio Probate When someone passes away, the executor of their estate takes on a high-stakes responsibility—handling their final financial affairs with integrity, efficiency, and transparency. In Ohio, this fiduciary role is legally bound by strict duties, but not all executors live up to […]
March 24, 2025
Ohio Land Issues? Zoning Can Help Zoning regulations—they’re fundamental for community growth, but navigating them can feel like exploring an endless maze. With its mix of urban centers, quiet suburbs, and rural communities in Ohio, zoning disputes can quickly escalate, turning dreams into headaches. Accepting these […]
March 5, 2025
Handwritten Wills in Ohio Thinking about the future and preparing a will can feel overwhelming. After all, you’re planning for a time when you’re no longer around, which naturally brings up some tough emotions. It’s common to want an easy, straightforward solution, and you might even […]
February 7, 2025
Legal Process for Reopening Probate Probate is the legal process of settling a deceased person’s estate, ensuring that assets are properly distributed and debts are paid according to Ohio law. Once the court determines that all obligations have been met, the estate is formally closed, and […]
February 2, 2025
What Happens If You Miss a Probate Deadline in Ohio? Probate is a legal process that oversees the distribution of a deceased person’s estate, ensuring that debts are paid, assets are transferred to rightful heirs, and settling legal disputes. In Ohio, probate proceedings are governed by […]
January 27, 2025
Ohio Property Law Property boundaries are crucial for landowners, determining where their rights begin and end. However, disputes often arise when physical markers like fences or hedgerows don’t align with legal property descriptions found in deeds or surveys. In Ohio, one way to resolve such disputes […]
January 7, 2025
What You Need to Know and When to Take Action A valid will is a cornerstone of sound estate planning. It describes who inherits which assets, designates an executor to manage administrative tasks, and sometimes outlines guardianship provisions for minor children. However, individuals often revisit their […]
December 3, 2024
Strategies for Estate Planning Under TCJA The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 ushered in significant changes to federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemptions, offering unprecedented opportunities for tax-free wealth transfers. However, these elevated exemption levels are set to expire at […]