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Are Heirs Responsible for Their Loved One's Debts?

Losing a family member can be a difficult experience for their surviving loved ones. In Ohio, probate proceedings are often initiated after a person's demise to settle their estate and final affairs. However, various issues often arise regarding paying any unpaid debts of the deceased person.
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Creating a Business Succession Plan

Business succession planning is a critical part of any business owner’s arsenal. It is the process of preparing for and managing the transition of ownership and management of a business from one generation to another or from one owner to another.
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Common Estate Disputes

There can be considerable drama in the wake of someone’s death. Those who believed the decedent was leaving them something and those who believed they should inherit may object to the administration of the estate for various reasons. Grief, anger, and disappointment are all strong emotional motivators for discontent.
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Reviewing & Updating Your Will

Creating a will allows an individual to provide detailed instructions about how their assets and property should be managed, distributed, or disposed of when they're gone. However, it is important that you update your last will and testament regularly to ensure that it is consistent with your current wishes. An experienced Ohio estate planning attorney can enlighten you about when to review or update your will.
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Wills vs. Trusts: Which One Is Right for You?

Creating a well-detailed estate plan allows an individual to provide instructions about how their assets and property should be managed in the event of their death or sudden incapacitation.
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Why Signing A HIPAA Release is an Important Part of Estate Planning

Most people understand that having a comprehensive estate plan in place is an essential responsibility to ensure your family is cared for after you pass and that your wishes are followed. However, not everyone has taken the steps to begin this process or to ensure their estate plan is up to date and complete. One component of this that’s often overlooked concerns your health care wishes—specifically, signing a HIPAA release as part of an estate plan.
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Estate Planning for Young Adults

When most young people hear the term “estate planning,” they may think it only applies to older people or those who have a large amount of assets they need to protect.
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Using an Estate Planning Attorney vs. Online Forms

Having a well-detailed estate plan is important to protect your assets, property, and surviving loved ones and prepare for the uncertainties of life. With your estate planning documents, you can provide detailed instructions about how you want your estate to be handled, distributed to beneficiaries, or disposed of when you’re gone or after sudden incapacitation.
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Is a Handwritten Will Valid in Ohio?

A last will and testament, commonly referred to as just a will, is the most basic instrument of estate planning. Among other purposes, it is used to declare who among your loved ones and heirs receives what when you pass away.
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