On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jun 4, 2020 | Uncategorized The decision to seek guardianship of an adult is important. It impacts the lives of the person who needs extra care and their guardian. A guardian might be necessary when someone cannot manage their business, financial or legal matters. Parents act as the guardian of their children […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jun 1, 2020 | Probate Litigation, Will Contests There are various reasons as to why someone would want to contest a will. Maybe the person was surprised to find out that he or she has been left out of the will, or maybe the person has discovered that the will is not valid […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | May 28, 2020 | Trust Contests Many people set up revocable living trusts to provide themselves with an opportunity to control the fate of their properties and to help their loved ones avoid probate upon their death. Assets that may go into the name of the trust include homes, accounts and even […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | May 19, 2020 | Will Contests As with any legal document, when creating your will the law requires that you have the mental ability to do so. This does not mean that you have to be an expert on estate planning. It means that when you draw up your will, you must […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | May 15, 2020 | Uncategorized Many older individuals reach stages in life when they can no longer care for themselves. In some cases, it may be necessary for Ohio courts to appoint a guardian for an elderly individual to ensure that he or she receives proper care. Unfortunately, not all people appointed […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | May 14, 2020 | Probate Litigation It is not uncommon for the contents of a loved one’s will to disappoint at least one prospective heir. The disappointment may stem from receiving a smaller portion than anticipated or from being cut out of the will altogether. Blended families, multiple marriages and other factors […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | May 13, 2020 | Probate Litigation Probate litigation has opened many doors for those who are looking to challenge wills. There are plenty of instances when someone would rely on this but usually the court choose to pass the wills since they consider it to be the testator’s voice expressing his or […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | May 1, 2020 | Will Contests Individuals work hard to develop a comprehensive estate plan to ensure the proper distribution of property when they pass away. Unfortunately, many people can suffer the effects of undue influence without even realizing they are being manipulated. What is undue influence? Various organizations define the topic […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Apr 24, 2020 | Uncategorized Appointment to conservatorship is a huge responsibility. Unfortunately, some people seek ways to abuse this power rather than to work to protect the person whose needs they’ve been appointed to serve. Although family members and others close to the conservatee might wish to pick the person in […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Apr 2, 2020 | Life Insurance Are you one of the millions of Americans who have gotten remarried after a divorce or gone through another major life change? If your answer is yes, take a moment to consider if you have kept your beneficiaries up to date on your life insurance policy. […]

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