Most Ohio residents can likely recall the famous lines from the movie the Wizard of Oz advising Dorothy and her companions to "follow the yellow brick road". The man who was reportedly the voice delivering that message was Mickey Carroll who was also one of the so-called munchkins that celebrated Dorothy’s arrival in the land of Oz. The 4 ft. 9 inch 89-year-old actor died five years ago after suffering complications associated with Alzheimer’s disease. His estate was recently the subject of a lawsuit in which his family accused Carroll's former caregiver of undue influence.
Financial responsibility may or may not be ticket to inheritance
For individuals who have aging parents or grandparents, many believe an inheritance to be in their future. There are, however, a number of factors that may influence a parent's or grandparent's decision of whether or not to leave a child or grandchild a sizable inheritance, many of which center around financial responsibility and life choices.
