You and fellow family members may anticipate receiving assets from a trust created by an elder family member. As such, you want the trustee to manage the trust appropriately for your benefit. This does not always happen though, or there may be other defects with the...
Caring.com's 2022 Wills Survey uncovered that 33% of Americans do not have an estate plan. Those individuals who do have a plan may still not understand what could happen after their deaths. One potential complication is someone contesting a trust. People often use...
Guardianship and conservatorship in Ohio are legal arrangements designed to protect individuals who cannot make decisions for themselves due to incapacity or disability. The probate court oversees the selection of guardians and conservators. It seeks to appoint...
Finding out your loved one has excluded you from their will can make you feel different emotions—confusion, disappointment and so much more. While a will is a legal document, you might also consider it a form of recognition of your relationship with the decedent. If...
Life insurance policies and bank accounts come with beneficiary designation documents, which list recipients of assets. While designating beneficiaries might seem straightforward, it can lead to disputes and complications if not handled with care. Fortunately,...
An individual's estate plan essentially outlines their wishes for their legacy. The instructions that they leave for their loved ones will determine what happens to their property and also what kind of support their closest family members will receive as a result of...
When planning for the distribution of your assets after your passing, it is important to consider who will execute your will. In many cases, people choose a single executor to manage their affairs. However, there are situations where having multiple executors can be a...
Inheritance disputes can arise when loved ones pass away and leave behind a will or assets to distribute among heirs. These disputes can be emotionally and financially draining for families. Inheritance disputes often result in strained relationships or even permanent...
When creating a revocable living trust, the grantor or someone they can count on can serve as its trustee. However, a trustee may become unable to fulfill their duties for a number of reasons such as death and incapacity. In that case, a successor trustee can step in....
Family members and beneficiaries sometimes worry that the will someone has drafted isn't accurate and legally valid. One of the more common concerns has to do with someone's testamentary capacity or legal ability to enter a binding agreement. The effects of age often...
