Several people may try to contest your will. This includes family members, friends, and even business partners who feel like you have been “unfair.” However, to have a valid case, the individual must have some type of legal standing. They must also have a valid reason...
As a responsible adult, you took the time to create an estate plan. The goal was to help ensure your family knew your wishes and that they would be carried out after you passed away. Unfortunately, the legal system allows some people to contest your will. While there...
A trust has to be managed by someone, so the people who fund a trust do their best to pick the best person or entity for the job – and it’s a big job. There are lots of decisions that have to be made, including when, where and how to invest those funds so that the...
When others in your family have a complaint about your loved one’s will or general estate plan after their death, it puts you in a difficult position as the executor. You need to do what you can to distribute the state according to your loved one’s wishes, but you can...
Money is never going to make up for the loss of your parent, but receiving something in their will can at least bring a smile to your face. It could help you clear debts, treat yourself to a holiday or put a deposit on your first house. Discovering your parent left...
In most cases, the executors of an estate are persons the deceased trusted to carry out the will. Within that period, they are in charge of the estate. The executor has access to virtually everything about the estate - bank accounts, assets, properties, and all....
Tensions can run high after a family member has passed away. Coping with the loss of a loved one can be difficult enough, without adding the extra pressure of legal disputes. Sadly, family disputes related to estate plans are fairly common in the U.S. Not only can...
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...
