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How Divorce or Remarriage Affects Your Living Trust in Ohio

A living trust helps you control how your assets pass to loved ones. But what happens when your personal life changes through divorce, remarriage, or blending families? Many people set up a trust once and never revisit it, even after major life event… Read More
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Pros and Cons of Having A Co-Trustee?

When families set up a trust, one of the most important decisions is choosing a trustee. Often, parents want to be fair and appoint more than one child to serve together as co-trustees. On the surface, that seems like a balanced approach. Everyone sh… Read More
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Can a Spouse Change A Trust After Death?

When a loved one passes away, managing the details of their estate can feel overwhelming. If that person created a trust, you might assume everything is locked in and unchangeable. But can a spouse change a trust after death? It depends on the type o… Read More
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What happens when you put your home in an Irrevocable Trust in Ohio?

If you’re thinking about putting your home in an irrevocable trust, you’re probably trying to protect your assets, prepare for long-term care, or ensure your estate avoids probate. In Ohio, an irrevocable trust can be a powerful estate planning t… Read More
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Protecting Your Beneficiaries with your Estate Plan

When most people think about estate planning, they imagine simply passing assets to loved ones after death. But a truly effective estate plan does more than distribute wealth—it protects your beneficiaries from potential risks and ensures your lega… Read More
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Avoiding Probate with Beneficiary Designations

One of the most common goals in estate planning is avoiding probate—the court-supervised process of distributing a deceased person’s assets. Probate can be time-consuming, expensive, and public. Fortunately, there are several ways to bypass it, a… Read More
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Can a Revocable Trust Be Changed in Ohio? Here's What You Need to Know

Can a revocable trust be changed? Yes—and that’s one of its greatest advantages. A revocable trust gives you flexibility. Your life isn’t static, and your estate plan shouldn’t be either. When circumstances change—whether that means relatio… Read More
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Avoiding Probate with a Living Trust: What You Need to Know

When it comes to estate planning, many people believe that simply creating a living trust will help them avoid probate. While a revocable living trust is a powerful tool, it’s not enough on its own. At Legacy Law Group, we help families in Ohio and… Read More
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Understanding Living Trusts: A Powerful Tool for Estate Planning

At Legacy Law Group, we believe that estate planning is about more than just documents, it’s about protecting your loved ones and preserving what you’ve worked hard to build. One of the most effective tools in modern estate planning is th… Read More
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Revocable vs Irrevocable Trust in Ohio: Which One Is Right for You?

Estate planning in Ohio often starts with a simple goal: make things easier for your loved ones down the line. But when you dig into the details, you’re quickly met with unfamiliar terms, confusing choices, and a lot of paperwork. One of the most c… Read More
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