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October 9, 2024
Common Evidence for Contesting a Will Contesting a will is a complex legal process that involves challenging the validity of a will based on specific legal grounds. While emotions often run high during these disputes, courts require clear, compelling evidence to support any challenge to a […]
September 9, 2024
Estate Planning Across State Lines Multi-state inheritance can be complex due to different states’ varying laws and regulations governing asset transfer upon death. Each state has its own probate rules, tax structures, and restrictions on how property is distributed, which means an estate with assets across […]
September 2, 2024
Keeping the Farm in the Family Passing down a family farm involves unique challenges beyond typical estate planning due to the complexities of dividing land, assets, and management responsibilities among heirs who may have different interests and levels of involvement. Unlike estate planning, which primarily focuses […]
August 7, 2024
Key Steps for Secure Estate Planning Beneficiary designations allow individuals to name specific beneficiaries to receive certain assets directly upon death, bypassing the probate process and overriding any instructions in a will or trust. These designations are commonly used for various types of accounts and assets, […]
July 3, 2024
Agricultural Law in Ohio Agricultural law is fundamental for Ohio’s farming community. It deals with the legal issues surrounding crop and livestock production, food safety, land use, resource management, and environmental protection. It ensures that agricultural practices are sustainable, economically viable, and legally compliant. The 1980s […]
July 2, 2024
How to Spot and Prevent Will Creation Fraud Will creation fraud, a deliberate act of deception during drafting a will, is a serious issue. It involves providing false information to the testator, forging signatures, or coercing the testator into altering their intentions. This fraud can cause […]
July 2, 2024
Adjusting Your Estate Plan for a Second Marriage Second marriages often introduce unique legal and financial challenges requiring careful estate planning. Unlike first marriages, where goals typically align more closely, second marriages can involve differing objectives regarding inheritances, financial security, and provisions for long-term care. These […]
May 30, 2024
Tips for Ensuring Your Ohio Will is Controversy-Free Our law firm believes that effective estate planning is important, regardless of your age or asset level. Our mission is to deflate the estate planning process, equipping every Ohio resident with the knowledge and confidence to make informed […]
April 19, 2024
Resolve Inheritance Disputes in Ohio Ohio inheritance laws involve various areas, including the creation and execution of wills, the establishment and management of trusts, and the rules governing intestate succession, which apply when someone dies without a will. Key legal terms such as probate—the process by […]