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Legal Update – Winter 2009 Newsletter

Download as PDF Grandparent‘s Rights - Visitation, Custody and Adoption Most people recognize that a strong relationship with grandparents greatly enriches a child's life. What happens to that relationship, however, when a child's parents separate, or when one parent dies? Many grandparents ...

Legal Update – Fall 2008 Newsletter

Download as PDF Who gets my property if I die without a will? It is a common misconception that the State of Ohio gets your property if you die without a will. In most cases, this is not true. The State ...

Legal Update – Summer 2008 Newsletter

Download as PDF Will-Making Software Cannot Replace Lawyers Sales of computer software designed to create wills are strong. Because the software is widely available, many people believe that attorneys are no longer necessary to create an estate plan. For many reasons, computer ...

I’ve Been Named Executor of a Will… What Does That Mean?

When a person creates a Will, they appoint someone they trust as executor. The executor conducts the administration of the deceased person's estate, which includes the following tasks: 1. Caring for all the deceased's property 2. Receiving payments due the estate, including ...

Estate Planning Basics

A basic estate plan should include, at the least, a will and durable powers of attorney for financial matters and healthcare. More advanced planning could include a trust for the continuing care of children or pets. Will - A Will is ...

What Will Happen During My Consultation?

Prior to your consultation, complete the New Client Questionnaire. You should bring any relevant documents to your consultation, such as the following: New Client Questionnaire Will or Trust Documents Names and address of children and spouses, guardians for minor children, and any ...