In our modern, highly mobile society, it is not uncommon for individuals to move frequently for personal or professional reasons. Sometimes these moves are to a different part of the same town or to the other side of the state. However, as often as not, these moves can take individuals to the other side of …
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Nothing in life is free – and it appears that things are not free once a person dies, either. This is because administering a person’s estate after he or she dies (whether he or she died with a will or without a will or other estate plan in place) costs money. There are a number …
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For those who take the time to picture their own funeral and how they would like to be remembered by their family after they are gone, few people picture their family members angry and upset, arguing over who gets this or that. Yet (unfortunately), whenever there is money or valuable assets – financially valuable or …
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Many people believe that they do not have enough property or assets to draft a will. In the article, Dawes Legal, LLC, discusses the amount of property needed to create a will in Ohio. First, Ohio law has no asset or property minimum requirement for creating a will. In fact, everyone should have a will. …
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In this estate planning article provided by Dawes Legal, LLC answers a few commonly asked questions about Ohio living trusts. If you or a member of your family have any questions about living trusts after reading this article, contact us at (614) 733-9999. What is a living trust? Trusts are legal instruments that constitute a …
It is devastating to lose a loved one, and it’s especially devastating to discover that your loved one left their assets to an entity or an individual it was not related to them or only visited the loved one just prior to their death. In many cases such as these, family members are distraught when …
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It’s common to think that estate planning it’s just deciding whether you need a trust or will. However, estate planning matters deal with all of your possessions, assets, and other affairs to make sure that these things, amongst others, are handled according to your goals and your desires in the event of your passing. And …
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In drafting an effective estate plan, most people think and consider how they wish to distribute important assets such as real estate, investments, Automobiles, and other valuable assets. However, how should your estate plan handle your best wishes when it comes to personal possessions. Typically, personal possessions are not always worth several thousands of dollars …
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When parents divorce or separate in the state of Ohio, one of the parents will ultimately be responsible for making monthly child support payments. Child support is designed to ensure that there is a fair and equitable financial arrangement to cover the costs of raising a child. Child support is calculated in the state of …
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In many cases, there are those who feel that they have a claim against a decedent’s estate. Many times, family members will loan money or dedicate hours every week to assist an incapacitated family member. When that loved one passes, some people often feel that they Are entitled to some sort of reimbursement for money …
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