The settling of the estate of the late artist Prince,provides a look into a high-asset situation where the decedent did not leave a will. For Ohio residents considering their estate plans, the Prince case highlights the consequences of neglect. In the end, more than...
Serving the Cleveland Area since 1994
Serving the Cleveland Area since 1994
Month: January 2017
Emergency clauses could protect estates
When the unexpected happens, Ohio residents who think that their estate planning is airtight can lose everything in an instant. Situations that can cause this misfortune include sudden death or theft. Loved ones can also die within close succession of one another....
Keeping track of passwords for estate planning purposes
Most Ohio residents will be familiar with how frustrating it is to forget a user name or password. While being unable to log into an important website is usually a fairly straightforward problem to remedy, it can cause havoc for estate planning attorneys and heirs...
What you need to know about qualified income trusts
As our parents age, we have to begin to think about how best to take care of them. We start with the basics, such as ensuring they already have an estate plan in place that is current with their wishes. We don't expect to have to worry too much about their health...
Celebrities’ estate planning mistakes show what to avoid
Ohio residents may want to learn from the mistakes that celebrities have made about estate planning. Avoiding these mistakes may help to make certain that people's wishes are followed and that they may avoid substantial taxes, probate costs, attorneys' fees and...
