Losing a member of your family is heartbreaking and difficult. It can be even more painful to deal with the probate process while also suffering through the grieving process. However, the issue of facing the probate process when you cannot find your loved one’s estate planning papers or will be extremely distressing. A will sets …
There is nothing quite like a person’s death to reveal the true status of the decedent’s family relationships. A family that appears to be at odds with one another at other times can come together, find that their differences were only skin deep, and become a closer-knit family unit as a result. Conversely, a family …
Is it Legal to Be Disinherited in the State of Ohio? Read More »
A will is an estate planning document that has been around for quite some time. Each state has developed its own statutes and body of case law governing what a valid will looks like. Every will, for example, must be recorded or reduced to writing: no state permits the admission of an “audio will” that …
Two Types of Wills That are Not Available in Ohio Read More »
No, a “will contest” is not what happens when you and your friend bet on who can refrain from something for the longest period of time. In the legal realm, a “will contest” refers to the proceedings that occur when someone has passed and there is a question about whether the will being offered for …
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio Wills There are some basic things you should know if you are considering creating a will in the state of Ohio. Below, Dawes Legal, LLC, answers some questions we frequently hear from our clients about wills. What are Ohio’s requirements for a will? In the state of Ohio, a will must …
Frequently Asked Questions About Creating a Will in Ohio Read More »
At some point after creating your will, you might want to make changes to it. You might someday want to change beneficiaries or change the executor of your will. In Ohio, do you need to hire a lawyer to make a change to your will? Codicils and Will Amendments To amend a will, the testator …
Do You Need a Lawyer to Change Your Will in Ohio? Read More »
When creating a will in Ohio, you will need to understand the state’s requirements for will formation to make sure you end up with a completely valid document. In the blog below, Dawes Legal, LLC, discusses the requirements for a valid will under Ohio law. The general requirements for forming a valid will in the …
At some point in your life, you have probably been encouraged to create a living will, but do you really need one? How important is a living will in Ohio? Living wills can provide significant protection for you and your family, but you might be struggling with the idea of creating one. Learning about the …
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, …
The Legal Issues Around Lost or Missing Wills in Ohio Read More »
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, …
