Family Law

September 15, 2023
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College Students and Estate Planning

Preparing for the Future Setting forth on the path to higher education is a pivotal moment filled with fresh independence and obligations. In this exhilarating transition, the crucial role of safeguarding your future with robust estate planning stands paramount. This vital step guarantees that your preferences […]
October 5, 2022
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What Should Be In A Death Folder?

“When I Die Folder” 101 One’s own passing isn’t a subject many feel comfortable contemplating and planning for. On the other hand, planning can greatly assist your loved ones should you pass—especially if you pass suddenly and unexpectedly. Furthermore, thoughtful planning will ensure your survivors won’t […]
July 6, 2022
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What Is The Best Power Of Attorney To Have?

Types of POAs A power of attorney (POA) is a powerful legal document granting tremendous authority to another person to access your bank and other financial accounts and make decisions for you. In estate planning, power of attorney is a crucial document to consider. Using power […]
March 12, 2022
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Misusing POA Privilege’s

Power of Attorney Abuse Guide When someone has power of attorney to handle another person’s financial or healthcare matters, they should act in that person’s best interests. But, sadly, sometimes people will choose to manipulate the other person or use their assets for their personal gain. […]
February 25, 2022
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How To Start Managing An Aging Parents Finances

Managing Elderly Parents Finances There’s an old joke that goes something like, “If I had known parents were going to be such trouble, I’d never have gotten any in the first place.” It’s unfortunate that, in many cases, as our parents age, they face more challenges […]
January 18, 2022
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Ohio Inheritance Laws… What You Should Know For Your Taxes

Intestate Succession in Ohio Whether you’re planning for the future and how you’d like your assets dispersed among your survivors, or you’re dealing with an inheritance situation right now, you probably have some questions as to how Ohio’s inheritance laws work—especially in terms of taxes. Inheritance […]
January 6, 2022
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Steps for Family Farm Succession Planning

Farm Succession Planning The family farm is something of an institution. It holds a special place in the American dream, and for many families, it’s a generational legacy. Many farm owners dream of passing the family farm on to their heirs as the farm was passed […]
September 15, 2021
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Sibling Abusing POA… What To Do

Tips for Stopping POA Abuse Power of attorney documentation can help elderly adults give the power to care for their medical and financial needs to another trusted individual. Should their health decline to the point that they cannot make those decisions for themselves, the agent named […]
February 4, 2021
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What To Do When Your Dad Leaves You Out Of His Will

Were You Left Out Of A Will? The death of a parent is never painless. There is a literal lifetime of memories and emotions to process, and it’s a time when many people feel raw. A bad situation can be made to feel worse, though, when […]