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Estate Planning
Special Estate Planning Considerations: Divorced Individuals
Sadly, divorce is all too common in our society. This process can be so painful and often results in the former couple having negative and angry feelings towards their exes. Once all property is split, new homes are established and parenting plans are implemented,...
Do my Will and Power of Attorney expire?
I often get the question, when does my Will or Power of Attorney expire? Estate planning documents such as these do not just expire at a certain time, unless the document specifically states otherwise. So, these documents are valid until revoked, rewritten or upon...
Guardianship
Planning in advance for your funeral
No one ever wants to think about their own death or funeral, but one of the best things you can do for your survivors is to pre-plan, and, if possible, pre-pay for your funeral. When you do not pre-plan or pre-pay, then clearly it is up to your family or friends to do...
What You Need to Know About the New Guardianship Process in Ohio
Guardianship is primarily intended to protect adults who are, or have become, mentally incapable of addressing their own affairs. The Probate Court oversees the guardianship process. Guardianships were already cumbersome, and they became even more so when procedures...
Real Estate
Home Buying: Land Contract Versus Lease-to-Purchase
With today’s volatile housing market and increased financing requirements, homeowners and interested buyers often seek alternatives to the traditional mortgage-financed transfer of property. The two primary options are lease to own and land contracts. Each has...
Selling your property without a realtor – be careful!!
The vast majority of real estate sales are accomplished through the use of a realtor. I personally think this is still the best way to sell your property as they have a wide array of marketing techniques available to put your property in front of willing buyers....
Trusts & Probates
Do you own out of state property (including deeded time shares)?
I will admit that, living in sometimes frigid Cleveland, I am envious of those who have property out of state – especially in warmer climates like Florida or Arizona! However, having out of state property comes with challenges when the owner passes. Every county in...
Safekeeping your Important Legal Documents
I am hoping that most of you reading this already have prepared (and signed) a Will, Power of Attorney and maybe even a Trust document. A question I always get from my clients is: now what do I do with these documents? If you are having the same questions, this...