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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Ohio Probate - Being the…

Ohio Probate - Being the Executor

A client of mine came to me and had some concerns and needed my help. Her mother had passed away, and my client was worried that her brother was acting inappropriately with her mother’s assets. When she had spoken to the brother about what was… Read More
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3 Kinds of Probate Procee…

3 Kinds of Probate Proceedings in Ohio

In Ohio, the kind of Probate proceeding an estate must use is determined by the amount of assets in the probate estate and who the beneficiary is. The typical kind of Probate is a “Full Administration,” and it typically takes 6 months to… Read More
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Guardianship of an Adult…

Guardianship of an Adult in Ohio

In this video we look at the different types of guardianships for an incompetent adult in Ohio. There is a Guardianship of the Estate, Guardianship of the Person, and a Guardianship of the Person and the Estate. In order to have a Guardianship establ… Read More
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3 REASONS TO AVOID PROBAT…

3 REASONS TO AVOID PROBATE

One of the most frequently asked questions I get when I am meeting with people about their estate planning is “Why Should I Avoid Probate? What’s the big deal?” In this video, I give you the 3 top reasons why you want to avoid Probate. Read More
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Administering an Estate

Administering an Estate

Being the Executor of an Estate in Ohio is a complicated and sometimes daunting task. For those who have never been involved in an Ohio Probate proceeding before, the rules and procedures can seem almost incomprehensible. The job of the Executor is t… Read More
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What is Probate?

What is Probate?

Understanding what Probate is and how it works is essential to being able to make good decisions for yourself and your loved ones about your estate planning needs. In this post, we take a look at the purpose of Probate and the basic things that need… Read More
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What to Do After the Deat…

What to Do After the Death of a Loved One

Anyone who has lost a close friend or family member knows what a difficult, painful, and overwhelming time it can be. We are often asked to help our clients through the estate administration process when a loved one dies, but estate administration is… Read More
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Why Avoid Probate?

Why Avoid Probate?

Almost everyone we meet with for estate planning comes to us wanting to avoid Probate. Some of those people have been through the process with the estate of a loved one. Their experience in the Probate process gave them the background to understand t… Read More
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Four Things You Must Do W…

Four Things You Must Do When You've Inherited a House

I recently read a very good article written by a mortgage loan originator in Tennessee. The article is entitled “3 Things You Must Do after Inheriting a Home.“ The article states that after a home is inherited, there can be a feeling of &… Read More
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