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What is the difference between a good estate planning attorney and a great estate planning attorney? From my office here in Oakley, and in my opinion, only, I'd list three factors that can account for the difference between the two. First, this discussion presumes...

While estate planning, including wills and trusts, are not just for the rich and famous, their affairs often make headlines when they die intestate (as Prince did) or have questionable documents, as Lisa Marie Presley's apparently were. The following...

Estate planning is, in my opinion, all about doing what’s right for your loved ones. And planning for your children’s future is an important part of that. Who will care for them if something happens to you and they are under 18? The following article provides some...

Finding a probate attorney nearby in Cincinnati, Ohio, isn't all that difficult. There are many attorneys in the Cincinnati metro area who can help. But choosing the RIGHT one for you could be a challenge. Let's begin by defining when and why you need a probate...

When you read the title of this post, you might think I'm asking about your net worth. Or maybe who gets the vintage car and who gets the boat. Or maybe even who you left out of the will entirely. No. This article is about a fundamental, but sadly often forgotten,...

This is a true story about two sisters caring very much for one another and trying to do the right thing. And about how one person using the services of a trust attorney in Cincinnati can make a difference in the lives of two people. The two sisters were savvy enough...

I have written about including your beloved pet in your estate plan a few times. I find it sad, as I'm sure you do when I hear of pets who have ended up in shelters or, worse, euthanized because their owners passed away and no arrangements had been made for the pet's...

Maybe you're considering hiring an attorney to help you with your estate plan or perhaps just your will. If so, glad to hear it. Too many Americans die without having a legally executed will, which can leave a big mess for the loved ones they leave behind. So congrats...

There are some excellent nuggets of advice in the following article, "5 Financial Resolutions You'll Want to Keep This Year," published online at Facet Wealth on 1/4/23. It's worth a quick read. As an estate planning attorney, I couldn't agree more with the section on...