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...
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...
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...
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...
Winding up a deceased person’s estate is necessary from both legal and emotional standpoints. Loved ones need the closure that comes with wrapping up the deceased’s earthly possessions so they can move through the grieving process. And this includes attending to the...
Your mom dies and leaves everything she and your dad built up together to Brad, her new boyfriend. While you are happy that Mom found happiness with a 21-year-old croupier after dad died, you are not so delighted at being cut out of the will. What is more, you are...
When someone you love dies, your grief dominates the first few weeks after their passing. However, eventually, you have to start thinking about their legacy and your future. Whether you lost a spouse or parent, upholding their last wishes is typically a way to respect...
One of the reasons that people in Ohio write their will is to lessen or eliminate the possibility of ugly, drawn-out legal arguments erupting over who gets their assets after they die. If you make the distribution of what you owned clear in your will, hopefully, that...
Many people put off making a will until they absolutely have to. Some never do it at all, thinking it’s morbid or unnecessary. But what if you have a loved one who has made a will and you suspect that the document is not valid? There can be legitimate reasons for your...
