Trustees hold enormous power over your financial future. If they make wise decisions, it can ease your financial future. If they make poor ones, you could see your inheritance withered away to nothing before you know it. If you keep an eye on the decisions they make,...
Month: June 2023
2 Warning Signs Of Executor Embezzlement
The executor or individual taxed with estate administration has a lot of responsibilities. They have to attend court, file paperwork, communicate with creditors and manage estate resources. Their responsibilities may take more than a year to complete after someone...
What Are Valid Grounds To Contest A Will?
When a will is drafted, the person responsible for it expects his or her wishes to be fulfilled. However, a legal heir or beneficiary with a financial interest in the will may contest it if there is a valid reason for doing so. For example, Ohio law has strict...
Is The Deceased’s Second Family Entitled To Any Inheritance?
In the unfortunate event of a person’s death, questions regarding inheritance and the rights of family members often arise. One common concern is whether the deceased’s second family is entitled to any inheritance. This is where effective estate planning comes in;...