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Why should I create a will after my wedding?
As you begin your newlywed life, the last thing you want to think about is what would happen if you would separate from your spouse, or worse they pass away. However, having a will can help you tie up loose ends or what ifs you may have about individual and shared...
4 steps to take when naming a medical power of attorney
If you are healthy, thinking about end-of-life care may not be high on your priority list. Nonetheless, a serious injury or sudden illness may render you incapable of making your own medical decisions. If you cannot advocate for your own care, though, you do not have...
Means to limit will contest
A will is a common and excellent way for estate holders to make their wishes for their estate clear. However, there are certain instances where the court may not fully honor those wishes. The most common way is if a beneficiary or heir contests the plan for the...
Mental health concerns come to light during estate planning
The stigma surrounding mental health issues has changed lately. Instead of viewing these conditions negatively, recent conversations have shed light on how people deal with them effectively. When creating an estate plan, mental health concerns may take center stage...
2 essential questions to ask when creating an estate plan
As you contemplate creating an estate plan in Cleveland, you may find yourself wondering how you should go about the process. While there is no set of official rules or guidelines for you to follow, you should keep some specific key considerations in mind...
Should your attorney be your executor?
When you make your Last Will and Testament in Ohio, one of the things you do in it is designate the person you want to act as the executor of your estate after you die. Obviously, the person you name should be able and willing to act as your executor. While your...
What you need to know about a special needs trust
Disabilities can create many financial difficulties, such as the inability to work and the need for long-term treatments, caregivers and medical devices such as customized wheelchairs. Fortunately, there are government programs that assist families and individuals...
4 elements to consider for your estate planning meeting
Estate planning is more than just drawing up a will or establishing a trust. There are several parts to the whole, and you should view them separately as well as together. The good news is that your estate plan will be tailored to your specific needs and...
Why having a will is not enough
If you are nearing retirement age or are already in retirement, you likely have begun to think about how you plan to manage your affairs as you near the later years of your life. Having a will is usually the first thing that people think of when they begin to...