Estate Planning

A living trust, also known as a revocable trust, is a legal tool that helps you decide how your property and assets will be handled during your lifetime and passed on after your death. While it can be more complex to establish one, many still opt to include it in...

If you own a home, you may want to avoid probate when your property passes to your family after your death. Because of that, you may think about adding an adult child to your deed while you are still alive. At first glance, this may seem like a simple solution. Adding...

Life changes quickly, and your will should keep up. If you wrote your will years ago, it might not reflect your current family, assets, or wishes. Failing to update it can lead to serious problems for your loved ones after you pass away. How outdated wills can cause...

Conversations about guardianship can feel difficult, but they matter for your family’s future. If your parents are aging or facing health challenges, you may wonder when the right time is to talk about guardianship. In Ohio, planning early can help protect your...

Estate planning often feels overwhelming, and many people delay it because of misunderstandings. Myths about the process can keep families unprepared and leave important decisions in the hands of the court. In Ohio, knowing the truth about estate planning helps...

Probate is the legal process of settling a deceased person's estate and when a business interest is part of that estate, the court decides how to handle it. That process creates uncertainty, slows decision-making and opens the door to shareholder disputes. Therefore,...