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What is a Durable Power of Attorney?
August 29th, 2016
You’ve probably heard the expression “durable power of attorney,” but do you know what a durable power of attorney involves, and how it differs from a regular power of attorney? Unless you have a power of attorney as part of you est…
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How to Choose the Right Lawyer to Prepare Your Ohio Legacy Trust
June 28th, 2016
UPDATED: As a high net worth individual who’s enthusiastic about preparing an Ohio Legacy Trust to shield your assets from creditors and predators, you want to choose an effective attorney to help you. This short essay can help you figure out your…
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What Are the Basics of Aid and Attendance Planning?
May 6th, 2016
Veterans and survivors who require the aid and attendance of another person, or are housebound, may be eligible for a VA pension with additional monetary payment for higher care needs. These benefits are paid to individuals who need help performing a…
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Creating a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust
May 2nd, 2016
You’ve worked diligently over decades to save, plan for the future and protect yourself against various financial contingencies. Unfortunately, if you lack long-term care insurance, and you fail to establish an effective estate planning strategy, t…
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How Does the Probate Process Work?
April 21st, 2016
Probate is the legal process by which a court formally recognizes that a will is valid and supervises the executor, who carries out the deceased person’s last wishes as explained in the will. If a person dies without a will or estate plan, probate…
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Powerful Statistics about Probate
April 7th, 2016
Over 14 percent of Americans are aged 65 and up. AARP found that 41 percent of baby boomers do not have a will. Almost 35 percent of respondents claimed procrastination as the reason. Are you unsure about how to handle your Ohio estate planning?
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How to Protect Assets from the Nursing Home
February 16th, 2016
Thousands of Americans need nursing home care every year. Many need this focused care because they are struggling with end of life illnesses or conditions that require constant skilled supervision. Nursing home care can be vital to preserving quality…
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What Is a Living Trust?
February 4th, 2016
A living trust, like a will, sets forth your desires regarding the distribution of your assets upon your death. Designing a trust includes choosing a successor trustee, who will perform the same role as an executor of a will, to carry out your instru…
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How to Probate a Will
January 5th, 2016
When a family member passes away, the relatives left behind often find themselves with a long “to-do” list of tasks. In addition to planning a memorial and taking care of other personal needs, these loved ones must also honor the deceased person…
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How Much Does Probate Cost?
December 22nd, 2015
Probate expenses can chip into assets you’ve spent a lifetime accumulating, robbing beneficiaries of much needed support and creating needless stress for everyone touched by the process. What kinds of fees and costs can you expect, and what can you…
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