Duties of the Executor of…

Duties of the Executor of a Will – Handling Assets and Debts of the Estate

If you’ve been named in a Will to serve as the Executor of someone’s Estate, you have a significant responsibility. As the Executor, you must ensure that the Estate is handled in accordance with Ohio law. One of the most important duties of the E… Read More
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Planning for your Michiga…

Planning for your Michigan Vacation Home

Last week we shared an article on planning for your Ohio vacation home. The bottom line of the article was that vacation homes have very specific and often troublesome issues, and it’s important to make plans for how these special properties are pa… Read More
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Planning for your Vacatio…

Planning for your Vacation Home

But without proper planning, your dreams for your vacation home can become a nightmare for your children and grandchildren. Read More
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Should I transfer my home…

Should I transfer my home to my children?

Home is where the heart is. Our homes are very personal to us. One concern that many people have when they talk to me is how to protect their home from nursing home costs. They’re concerned that their home will be taken from them to pay for the nur… Read More
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Estate Plan Comparison

Estate Plan Comparison

If you’re wondering what kind of estate plan is right for you, you might be feeling overwhelmed with all of the information out there about the different options you have. It can be hard sifting through all of the details to get to the bottom l… Read More
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What Assets Can I Keep wi…

What Assets Can I Keep with Medicaid?

When people are looking to pay for nursing home care by qualifying for Medicaid, a big question they have is what assets they can keep. The answer to this question is determined by how Medicaid classifies the asset. Under Medicaid there are two kinds… Read More
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Will Medicare cover my nu…

Will Medicare cover my nursing home costs?

Many times when I meet with families who have a loved one who was just admitted to a long term care facility, one of the first questions they have is whether Medicare will cover the costs incurred. They understand that the costs of the long term care… Read More
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who will be our Guardian?

Name Guardians for your Minor Children

If tragedy strikes your family and your children need someone to take care of them because you cannot, then a judge will choose who steps in to care for them. You can have a voice in that selection, however, if you’ve taken the steps to nominat… Read More
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Planning Early for Long T…

Planning Early for Long Term Care - Why is it so Important?

We plan for everything from dinner to vacation, but rarely do we plan for the cost or need for long term care. This failure to plan can have devastating effects on us and our family over a very short period of time. Read More
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Does Your Estate Plan Pro…

Does Your Estate Plan Protect Your Adult Beneficiaries?

If you think you only need to create protective trusts for young, troubled, or financially inexperienced beneficiaries, then think again. In today’s environment of frivolous lawsuits and high divorce rates, you should consider protective trusts… Read More
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