Adults have the legal right to create their own will or estate plan under Ohio law. Once someone reaches adulthood, they theoretically have the legal authority to enter into binding contracts and make crucial legal decisions for themselves. Sometimes, adults can...
The idea of being subject to guardianship makes many people nervous. No one wants to have someone else handling all of their major decisions or making decisions without even asking their input. Some people take the step of planning ahead for this possibility. They...
As someone with an elderly loved one, one of the most frustrating things to deal with is suspecting that someone is negatively influencing your loved one’s choices. Your family member may have created a will that fairly distributed their assets in the past, for...
When your parents’ will was read, you expected to get similar assets as your siblings. However, you were shocked to find out that you'd been left much less money. In fact, your parents had only left you a single dollar. You were perplexed. Why would they do something...
The trustee overseeing a trust has a significant influence on the lives of others. They have to manage the assets in the trust. A trustee may need to physically secure and maintain assets like real estate, or they may need to make investment decisions about financial...
There are several reasons why a will can be contested. And fraud is one of them. If the will does not reflect the testator’s true wishes, it may be possible to dispute the document on grounds of fraud. The law defines fraud as intentional deception intended for...
While the majority of people are naturally devastated when a loved one passes on, this is not always the case for some folks. It is not unusual for some individuals to see an opportunity and attempt to reap where they did not sow by helping themselves to the deceased...
Debt has a way of accruing quickly, especially when someone has limited income. Older adults are at particularly high risk for acquiring more debt than they have any means of repaying. Once someone retires, they may have a fixed income based on a pension or Social...
Often, the process of probate can be time-consuming and stressful for those involved. Parties can find disputes within the process an overwhelming experience. However, many of the trying factors in probate proceedings can be the result of misconceptions. Identifying...
There are some very good reasons to contest someone’s will -- and you may feel that you’re on solid ground with your objections, both legally and morally. Before you begin, however, there are a few key things you need to keep in mind: You need to act quickly There...
