When your loved one’s will was read, you were shocked. It was nothing like the will they told you about. It wasn’t at all what you expected, and your inheritance no longer existed. They never told you that you’d be removed from the will or their estate plan as a...
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Probate
How is the probate process started?
Before you jump into starting the probate process, it is important to understand the purpose of probate and to determine if probate will be needed.
3 common lack of capacity claims in probate disputes
For many people going through the probate process, questions can arise about whether the deceased actually had the mental capacity to issue a will at all or whether the person was unduly influenced by someone. For any potential beneficiaries or estate administrators,...
Avoid these executor mistakes when settling an estate
Being selected as executor of a beloved family member’s will is seen by many as a great honor. However, the process can be fraught with personal repercussions if your actions - or inactions - cause something to go wrong with the estate. That means you can be held...
Probate administration means their wishes rest in your hands
Your loved one has just passed away, and you’re ready to honor their memory and put their estate to rest. But as the administrator, your work is just beginning. It takes about 16 months to settle an estate, on average. That time frame can depend on the complexity of...
Cle Program: Ohio Probate 101
Paul Kellogg, an attorney with Phillips Law Firm, Inc., presented a CLE program entitle Probate 101 on April 5, 2019. The 60-minute seminar was held at the Montgomery Inn and sponsored by the Northeast Lawyer’s Club and Legal Technicality, LLC. The presentation was...
ESTATE PLANNING CINCINNATI: 5 Top Estate Tax Planning Facts for 2019
Life and the law can change fast. If it has been more than 3 years since you had your estate plan reviewed, we would encourage you to call our office at to schedule a free estate plan review to make sure your plan, and the...
Navigating the New Parent Paperwork, Part I of IV: Essential Identification
Becoming a parent is a significant life event that opens up new vistas of happiness and sleeplessness. The goal of this four-part article is to provide a general overview and resources to new parents on how to navigate the government, estate planning, and insurance...
Navigating the New Parent Paperwork, Part IV of IV: Credit Freezes
Becoming a parent is a significant life event that opens up new vistas of happiness and sleeplessness. The goal of this four-part article is to provide a general overview and resources to new parents on how to navigate the government, estate planning, and insurance...
Navigating the New Parent Paperwork, Part III of IV: Estate Planning
Becoming a parent is a significant life event that opens up new vistas of happiness and sleeplessness. The goal of this four-part article is to provide a general overview and resources to new parents on how to navigate the government, estate planning, and insurance...