One of the most important choices Ohio residents will have to make about an estate plan is who will serve as executor. The executor will be responsible for handling all of the estate owner's affairs after death. If an estate owner dies without a will specifying an...
Tips for estate planning discussions on Memorial Day
The Memorial Day weekend is just over a week away. It is widely recognized as the beginning of summer and families traditionally get together to celebrate. If there’s one thing about family gatherings, a lesson will be learned or secret will be revealed that may...
Trusts and trustees
Ohio residents can use a trust as part of their estate plan to have their financial assets managed according to their wishes. However, choosing the right trustee is an important part of setting up a trust and can result in the mismanagement of trust assets if the...
How divorce impacts your estate planning
Divorce can be emotionally and financially overwhelming, and you just want it to be over. If you are in the middle of ending your marriage or are at the finish line, do not assume the divorce decree is the end of it all. After the divorce, you should update your...