Nov 15, 2022 | Trusts & Probates
I often get questions about probate, the legal process that occurs after someone dies to administer their property and estate while also seeing that all expenses are paid. While it’s a common process, it seems to generate a lot of confusion. In an effort to provide...
Sep 9, 2022 | Trusts & Probates
Have you thought about your end-of-life arrangements? Do you want a wake or church service, or a more unique or simpler ceremony? Are you considering cremation? Maybe you just want to assign someone you can trust to make these decisions for you? Traditionally, your...
Jul 8, 2022 | Estate Planning, Trusts & Probates
Summer is finally here, a much welcomed and appreciated time for Ohioans who spend so many months couped up inside. While some stay to savor the sun over Lake Erie, others are off elsewhere to family cabins or cottages. These annual trips produce years of memories,...
May 18, 2022 | Guardianship
You’ve packed up the mini-fridge and twin XL sheets, but there may be something even more important you’re forgetting as you prepare your teen for college—establishing his or her Power of Attorney (POA). While many people tend to focus on POAs for the elderly, or for...
Mar 14, 2022 | Estate Planning, Guardianship, Trusts & Probates
The legal work involved in a typical divorce already can be draining for most individuals, but estate planning is an important piece that’s often forgotten in the typical separation process. A divorce changes your life, so it’s critical that those changes also are...
Jan 17, 2022 | Estate Planning
With the New Year comes new resolutions. Maybe yours revolves around getting your estate planning in order? New Year or not, there is no time like the present to make important decisions about how your affairs will be handled if something happens to you. While many...
Oct 19, 2021 | Estate Planning
Many of my clients come to me wanting to leave their affairs in order to ease the estate process for those they leave behind. However, in their preparation, I find my many often forget about the little things that can cause the most stress. That’s why I suggest...
Aug 26, 2021 | Estate Planning
Often, clients come to me seeking to simplify estate management for their children and other survivors. It’s certainly important to consider how you’re leaving your affairs in order, but sometimes people assume larger items like Wills and Trusts are the biggest...
Jun 29, 2021 | Estate Planning, Trusts & Probates
Clients are often concerned about making things as easy as possible for their kids or survivors when they pass. While this is understandable and important, their approach is sometimes misguided. I frequently get questions around Wills and Trusts and how to avoid...
Apr 19, 2021 | Estate Planning
Are you single/unmarried? Do you have a Will? For some reason or another, sometimes single people think they may not need one but the reality is that estate planning is even more important for these individuals, regardless of age, to avoid confusion and ensure your...
