On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | May 27, 2016 | Probate Litigation Prince didn’t have one. Neither did Howard Hughes, Abraham Lincoln, or Michael Jackson. These are just a few of the famous people who died without a will. And unfortunately, it’s not all that uncommon an occurrence, regardless of a person’s celebrity status. According to a 2015 study, […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | May 11, 2016 | Probate Litigation Many surprises can come up when a person passes away without a will. This can be particularly true when there are also significant assets involved. While some of these surprises may be considered good if they work in your favor, there are surprises that only make […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Apr 26, 2016 | Probate Litigation Pets are an important part of families across Toledo, whether they are dogs, cats, birds or other animal companions. Every day, we care for them, provide for them and interact with them and it can be nearly impossible to imagine life without a beloved pet. Considering […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Apr 14, 2016 | Probate Litigation If you get very sick and do not have the physical or emotional capability to manage your own finances, do you know who will take over these responsibilities? Unless you grant power of attorney to someone, this decision will typically be left up to a judge […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Mar 30, 2016 | Probate Litigation Losing a loved one can be a devastating experience for any person, and coping with that loss can be physically, emotionally and even financially overwhelming. You may have a lot of unanswered questions and troubling issues that are left unresolved.  During such a difficult time, your […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Mar 17, 2016 | Probate Litigation Deciding who you want to take care of you and your personal affairs in the event that you can no longer do so can be very difficult. Many people feel uncomfortable thinking about such topics and also find it a challenge to bring them up with […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Mar 3, 2016 | Probate Litigation End-of-life planning can be a very difficult task. Not only can it be uncomfortable to discuss topics like estate plans and wills, but it can also be a very complicated process to make decisions on what you want to happen to your assets after you are […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Feb 22, 2016 | Probate Litigation Does an estate lawyer’s services end when his or her client has drawn up a comprehensive estate plan? Given the risk of estate disputes or even lawsuits against executors, that answer is often no. An executor named in a will is an individual entrusted with a […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Feb 10, 2016 | Probate Litigation A few years ago, a Florida millionaire disappeared. He had been depressed, news reports said, and he had been mired in litigation against his uncle and former business partner. There were rumors of marital trouble. Still, it came as a surprise to his family when he […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jan 25, 2016 | Probate Litigation One of the most flexible tools in estate planning is a trust. A trust can protect assets from creditors and estate taxes. A trust can protect the decedent’s privacy. A trust can make sure someone who cannot take care of himself has the means necessary to […]

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