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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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

What Is a Succession Plan?

November 4th, 2015
In life and in business, you must plan ahead for the unexpected. A succession plan outlines a clear path for what should happen to your company when you retire or step aside due to illness or a disability. Succession planning involves multiple compon… Read More

How Can I Protect My Assets?

October 26th, 2015
The after-effects of the 2008-2009 Recession still linger across the midwest, and many hard-working individuals in Ohio and across the United States worry about how they’ll shield their assets from what estate planning attorneys often call “credi… Read More

What Is Elder Law?

October 12th, 2015
Elder law is an area of legal practice that focuses on the specific needs of seniors. It covers a wide range of elements, including: Estate Planning Wills, Trusts and Probate Trust Administration Elder Abuse Elder Fraud Powers of Attorney Elderly Hea… Read More

Sandy Gudorf Featured in Dayton Business Journal

October 2nd, 2015
Sandy Gudorf is president of the Downtown Dayton Partnership. Gudorf heads the nonprofit, focused on business development, advocacy and marketing of downtown Dayton. Under her leadership, the central business district has seen signs of renewed vitali… Read More

Key Legal Rights for Beneficiaries under an Ohio Trust

September 25th, 2015
As a beneficiary of an Ohio trust, you have important rights protected by law. The trustee of an Ohio trust is a fiduciary charged with the responsibility of protecting and honoring those rights. What is a Beneficiary? A beneficiary is a person that… Read More

Same-Sex Spouses and Retirement Plans

September 1st, 2015
Another important change affecting same-sex spouses as a result of the recent Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell involves the distribution of retirement plan funds following the death of the account owner. Now that the federal government has legalize… Read More
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