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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...

Estate planning is not only for married couples. If you’re getting divorced, especially if you have children, creating or updating your estate plan should be on your “Mission Critical” list. Here are five considerations if you’ve recently divorced or are in the...

I ran across this article online recently written by Jasmine Browley for Essence Magazine, published on 12/26/22, and wanted to share it. I wasn't all that surprised by the survey results, especially in today's economy. I think it reinforces the importance of estate...