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What to Know About STABLE Accounts in Ohio

September 12th, 2025
Families with loved ones who have disabilities often face a difficult balance: saving money for future needs while protecting eligibility for essential government benefits like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). An ABLE account in Ohioâ… Read More

The Benefits of A-B Trusts in Ohio

August 12th, 2025
Estate planning is about protecting the people and things you care about most. For married couples, one option that often comes up is A-B trusts (also written as A B trusts or AB trusts). These trusts are designed to help families hold onto more of t… Read More

What is a Land Trust in Ohio and Why Would I Need One?

July 7th, 2025
When it comes to protecting your property and planning for the future, many Ohio property owners overlook a valuable tool: the land trust. At Gudorf Law Group, LLC, we guide families in making smart, personalized decisions about their real estate and… Read More

Cultural and Religious Considerations in Estate Planning

April 13th, 2025
Estate planning is more than just a legal process—it’s a way to preserve your legacy, protect your loved ones, and ensure that your final wishes are carried out in a manner that respects your deeply held cultural and religious beliefs. Whethe… Read More

What Do the Terms Per Stirpes and Per Capita Mean in Estate Planning?

March 12th, 2025
When creating an estate plan in Ohio, the legal language used in wills and trusts can sometimes feel confusing. Two common terms that often raise questions are per stirpes and per capita. Understanding these terms is essential to ensuring your assets… Read More

What to Know About Estate Planning for Second Marriages

February 13th, 2025
Marriage is a beautiful chapter in life, whether it’s your first or a subsequent union. For couples entering into a second marriage, estate planning becomes an essential step to ensure your wishes are honored and your loved ones are taken care of.… Read More

What Happens If I Don’t Have an Estate Plan in Ohio

October 24th, 2024
No one likes to think about end-of-life decisions, and that is understandable. It is important to know, however, that not having an estate plan can cause a lot of problems for your family after you pass away. Estate planning is about deciding what ha… Read More

What is the Generation Skipping Tax (GST) in Estate Planning

September 20th, 2024
Estate planning is all about securing your legacy, ensuring that your wealth is passed down to future generations as smoothly and tax-efficiently as possible. One of the key factors that can affect how much of your estate your beneficiaries receive i… Read More

Surviving Spouse Rights in Ohio

May 14th, 2024
Few life transitions are more difficult than the loss of a beloved spouse. While they are grieving a life partner, a widow or widower also has to deal with their loved one’s estate, including figuring out what their own rights are to the estate. Wh… Read More

Navigating Estate Planning for Multigenerational Families

April 16th, 2024
If you have created an estate plan to protect your spouse and children in the event of your death, you are already ahead of most people—the majority of American adults don’t have an estate plan. But if you have accumulated some wealth, or built o… Read More
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