On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jul 2, 2014 | Probate Litigation Gone are the days when small family farms were plentiful and dotted the landscape of Lucas County. Today, the majority of Ohio residents work jobs in large cities and the surrounding suburbs. Most of the farms that still exist in the area are small family farming […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jun 19, 2014 | Probate Litigation Ohio residents were recently saddened to learn of the death of the legendary Casey Kasem. Many can likely recall listening to Kasem’s smooth and calming voice as he counted down the weekly top 40 hits and read listeners’ touching letters and dedications. More recently, details surrounding […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jun 6, 2014 | Probate Litigation Disputes and feuds between family members may arise for a number of reasons. Long-standing feuds between siblings may have spawned from jealousy and competition experienced during childhood. In some cases, siblings are never able to mend the wounds of these childhood disputes. Feelings of animosity may […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | May 23, 2014 | Probate Litigation Most Ohio residents can likely recall the famous lines from the movie the Wizard of Oz advising Dorothy and her companions to “follow the yellow brick road”. The man who was reportedly the voice delivering that message was Mickey Carroll who was also one of the […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | May 9, 2014 | Probate Litigation For individuals who have aging parents or grandparents, many believe an inheritance to be in their future. There are, however, a number of factors that may influence a parent’s or grandparent’s decision of whether or not to leave a child or grandchild a sizable inheritance, many […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Apr 26, 2014 | Probate Litigation When contemplating matters related to estate planning, many people focus on financial aspects. Parents take care to ensure a will and beneficiary designations are updated and trusts provide for the future financial success of loved ones. While estate planning documents related to the division of wealth […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Apr 24, 2015 | Probate Litigation There are many benefits afforded to those individuals who choose to establish a trust for the benefit of surviving family members. In addition to avoiding a lengthy and costly probate process, individuals who set up a trust can also establish corresponding provisions that must be followed […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Apr 11, 2014 | Probate Litigation After a lifetime of acting in Hollywood, actor Mickey Rooney recently died at the age of 93. Throughout his successful career, Rooney portrayed variety of characters and was once the highest paid actor in Hollywood. However, estate documents show that by the time Rooney died, he […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Mar 28, 2014 | Probate Litigation A trial is set to get underway soon in which jurors will be asked to decide whether a 74-year-old woman is guilty of using undue influence and fraud to secure funds and assets from her 84-year-old dying husband. The probate lawsuit was filed by some of […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Mar 15, 2014 | Probate Litigation In the wake of a loved one’s death, numerous matters related to the estate of the deceased must be addressed. As relatives and close friends mourn their loss, emotions often run high. In some cases, as details related to an individual’s estate or will are revealed […]

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