A qualified Ohio estate planning lawyer and a lawyer who handles probate matters are both professionals who can assist individuals with matters related to end-of-life planning and what to do following the death of a loved one. While there may appear to be some overlap in the subject matter these two groups of lawyers handle, …
Differences Between an Estate Planning Lawyer and Probate Lawyer in Ohio Read More »
The headlines do not even begin to describe the full extent of America’s elder abuse problem. The National Council on Aging estimates that one out of 10 adults over the age of 60 have been the victim of some form of abuse. What is especially concerning is that the elderly are just as susceptible to …
How Estate Planning May Prevent Elder Abuse in the State of Ohio Read More »
Under ideal circumstances, a decedent’s estate in Ohio should be settled within six months after the probate case is initially opened. This is, in fact, the quickest that a probate case can be settled. There are benefits to being able to wrap up a probate case quickly. For example, assets tend to lose value over …
Does an Estate Plan Help My Family Settle My Affairs More Quickly in Ohio? Read More »
Planning your estate does not have to be a difficult process, but it can be a learning experience for those who have not gone through the process before. There is no shortage of bad advice and misinformation floating about. This can cause some people to be confused about what estate planning actually is, the benefits …
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It’s a common misconception (fed by television shows and other works of fiction) that when a person dies testate (that is, having previously written a valid will), that those individuals who are named as beneficiaries in the will can expect to receive their inheritance – the property given to them under the terms of the …
Administering a decedent’s estate is not always an easy task. Where the decedent died with a will or trust in place and this document or these documents were clear and unambiguous, the probate process may be accomplished in a matter of months. However, it only takes a confusing or out-of-date will, or family strife and …
Arbitration or Litigation in Probate Disputes in Ohio? Read More »
Every so often, a survey (like this 2017 survey from Caring.com) suggests that a solid majority of Americans do not have a will or other estate plan in place. Estate planning attorneys like those at Dawes Legal, LLC want people to know about the many benefits and the peace of mind that having even a …
Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Estate Planning in Ohio? Read More »
As a person nears the end of his or her life, it is common for that person to gather his or her family and friends nearby, speak to them one last time, and perhaps even express some final wishes or desires concerning the disposition of his or her property (such as a mother wanting her …
One common reason lawyers hear for people not drafting wills is people think they do not have enough property to create a will. In the blog below, Dawes Legal, LLC, discusses whether you need to have a certain amount of property to create a will in Ohio. Under Ohio law, there is no property requirement …
Do You Need a Large Amount of Property to Draft a Will in Ohio? Read More »
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 …
“I Don’t Want My Children Arguing Over My Estate!” Read More »
