Lost or Missing Wills in Ohio and What to Do
As you are making arrangements for a deceased loved one, you are probably going to begin searching for a will, particularly if you know your loved one created a will before he or she passed. But what happens if you cannot find the original will or cannot even find a copy? In the blog below, …
Frequently Asked Questions About Terminating Child Support in Ohio
Child support orders can be terminated in Ohio for several reasons. Below, you will find a list of frequently asked questions and answers about Ohio termination of child support, prepared by Dawes Legal, LLC. Under what circumstances can child support be terminated in Ohio? Child support can be terminated under several situations, including: Death of …
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Wills Versus Living Trusts in Ohio
When making plans for your estate, should you choose a will, a living trust, or both? The blog below, by Dawes Legal, LLC, discusses the purposes and benefits of these instruments in estate planning and beyond. What is a will? A will is a legal instrument that you use to designate an executor of your …
Ohio Estate Planning: Where Do You Begin?
When you have decided to start estate planning, it can be difficult to know where to begin. The Columbus, Ohio, law firm of Dawes Legal, LLC, provides tips for starting your estate planning process in the blog below. Steps to Begin Your Estate Planning At the outset of your estate planning, there are a few …
Do You Need to Redo Your Will if You Move to a New State?
If you have recently moved to Ohio or are moving away from Ohio, you might be wondering whether you need to make any changes to your will. In this blog, Dawes Legal, LLC, discusses what modifications, if any, you should make to your will in your new state. Wills Conform to State Laws As you …
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When Dissolution Doesn’t Work: Ohio Divorce Options
Dissolution is one option for ending a marriage in Ohio, and many couples find it preferable to the divorce process. However, despite a couple’s best intentions, dissolution sometimes does not produce the results each spouse needs. What are your options if this happens? Can you file for divorce in Ohio if you have already started …
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Changing Agents in an Ohio Power of Attorney Agreement
When you create a power of attorney document, you take care to select the most appropriate person to act as your agent. At some point, though, you might decide you would like to change agents. Dawes Legal, LLC, discusses below whether and how you can change agents in your Ohio power of attorney agreement. Situations …
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Hiring an Attorney When a Loved One Dies in Ohio
If you have recently lost a loved one, you might be wondering whether you and your family need to hire a lawyer to handle your loved one’s estate. Under Ohio law, there are a few situations in which you might not need to go through the full probate process. Read the blog below from Dawes …
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When is a Divorce Final in Ohio?
There are a few phases of divorce proceedings in the state of Ohio, and each moves the process forward in a different way. You might be asking yourself: At what point does the divorce become final? The Ohio divorce attorneys at Dawes Legal, LLC, discuss in the blog below the steps you take during a …