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Estate Planning
“Will my body be used for science?” and other common questions concerning organ donation
Though 95% of adults support organ donation, only 58% are actually signed up as donors, according to organdonor.gov. Much of this is likely stems from hesitation due to concerns about the level of care people may receive in an emergency situation, as well as how their...
Pets and estate planning: Who will care for Fido when you’re gone?
You love your pup. You take him for walks on his favorite park trail, feed him the food the vet recommended and brush him daily to make sure his fur doesn’t mat. You know exactly how to keep him healthy and happy; but what if something happened to you? Who would take...
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
Titles with non-spouses
The Perils and Pitfalls of Owning Real Estate as an Unmarried Couple It’s becoming more common for couples to live together before they get married, and some choose never to get married at all. Though it can be an exciting step to purchase property and move in...
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...
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...