There are plenty of estate disputes that center around financial value. One heir gets less than another and contests the will on the grounds that the heir who got more money used undue influence to get it, for example. Money is a major source of conflict, especially...
You’ve seen your parents’ will. You believe it is fair and accurate. That doesn’t stop you from having some concerns, though. When your parents pass away, is your sibling going to challenge that will? Heirs do have a right to challenge a will First and foremost, you...
If you have a physical impairment, then Ohio law may allow you to apply for a conservatorship. While many tend to think of this as a permanent type of relationship, it's not. Both applicants and prospective conservators must attend hearings before the establishment of...
Most adults understand the importance of drafting a will. It allows them to have a say in deciding what will happen with their property once they pass away. What many people may not realize is that not just anyone can draft this legal document. There are certain...
If you are left dissatisfied by what is revealed in a family member’s will, you may be considering whether to file a challenge. While reports suggest that will contests are on the increase, it is never something you can take lightly. What are the negatives to a will...
Your parents were never big spenders. Despite earning well, they lived in a modest house, drove an old car and preferred to cook at home rather than eat out. When your father died, you tried to tempt your mother to spend some of her money on seeing the world. Yet, she...
“What? That old thing?” Some people boast about the value of the objects they own. Others take the opposite approach, downplaying the cost of a painting or piece of furniture they “found in a thrift store.” They may care so little about an item’s monetary value that...
When you were a child, your parents told you that your grandmother had created a trust in your name. At the time, you did not know what that meant, other than that, grandma had left you some money, but you could not spend it yet. With time, you took more interest and...
“Once a guardianship is imposed, there are few safeguards in place to protect against individuals who choose to abuse the system.” Those are the words of the US Senate Committee on Aging after a 2018 investigation into guardianship. That is a worrying statement if a...
Sometimes when you read a person’s will, it can be a pleasant surprise. You may discover that your aunt, who lived a simple life, had secretly built a multimillion-dollar property portfolio. Or that the elderly gentlemen you mowed the lawn for left you some money....
