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,... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
Dec 23, 2020 | Estate Planning
Dealing with a loss in the family is already a tough time, but the situation can become worse with disputes over how possessions are allocated. Unfortunately, an emotional situation can escalate further when remaining family members disagree, creating distrust or even... Read More
Aug 18, 2020 | Estate Planning, Guardianship, Trusts & Probates
You’ve successfully completed all of your important documents: your Last Will, Living Will, Power of Attorney and Trust. You’re feeling good and now you can rest easy until the end of your time, right? Maybe. A lot can change between now and ten, twenty or forty years... Read More
Apr 21, 2020 | Estate Planning
What would happen if you weren’t able to make your own medical decisions due to a bad accident or other health incident that maybe left you unconscious? Although this kind of scenario may be difficult to think about, it’s a good idea to have legal documents in place... Read More