Power of Attorneys in Ohio What to Consider When Taking on Power of Attorney in Ohio A power of attorney gives someone the authority to make medical and/or financial decisions for someone else. Generally, a power of attorney is necessary when someone falls unconscious or becomes mentally incapacitated. While the act of obtaining power of …
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Considering Unmarried Partners in Ohio Estate Planning Ohio Does Not Recognize “Common Law Marriages” Estate planning and the drafting of a will are important for everyone to consider and implement, but they can be even more important for unmarried couples. The legal status of your relationship with your partner can determine whether your partner receives …
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Columbus Estate Planning Lawyers Highlight Reasons You Need to Consider an Estate Plan Many people postpone the estate planning process or neglect to review and update their plan which results in forgoing tax benefits, efficient legacy transfer, asset protection, incapacity planning, and more. Our Columbus estate planning lawyers at Dawes Law, LLC have provided a …
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Franklin County Estate Planning Attorneys Discuss Key Benefits of Estate Planning In this blog post, Franklin County estate planning attorneys at Dawes Legal, PLLC highlight reasons that people need to engage in estate planning. Our law firm invites you to schedule an initial consultation to discuss the type of estate plan that best fits your …
When a loved one dies, there are many tasks that must be undertaken, which might include funeral arrangements and administration of the estate. These matters can be difficult especially at a time when family members are coping with the grief associated with the loss of a loved one. Although there are many complicated tasks to …
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Many seniors have an adult child who functions as a caregiver. While an efficient caregiver relationship has many elements, one of the most important involves facilitating the ability of the care provider to purchase groceries, household goods, and other necessities. In many cases, an adult child functioning as a caregiver for a parent also will …
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When should I change my will? If you are asking yourself this important question then that probably means something major has happened in your life and it is time to revisit things. Your will, trust and other estate planning instruments are something that you should be constantly updating to best reflect your current situation. Not …
When you take the time to construct a thoughtful estate plan, you can enjoy the benefits of financial security and peace of mind. Admittedly, most people might not devote a lot of time to contemplating the financial impact of a serious illness, fatal accident, or debilitating injury because these are not matters people want to …
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Many people inadvertently omit assets when constructing an estate plan. Recent technology has given rise to less tangible assets that can be extremely important though easily overlooked. Examples of assets that people often do not consider when constructing an estate plan include future inheritance and potential judgements or settlements from lawsuits. Along with these more …
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Columbus Estate Planning Lawyer Highlights Benefits to Selection of a Professional Fiduciary for Estate Administration Many individuals considering an estate plan automatically select a close relative as their financial fiduciary, but this post examines some potential pitfalls of this approach. Although the selection of a close family member can be appropriate, there are specific issues …
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