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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...

If you have decided 2023 is the year you will draft your will (or update it), let me be the first to congratulate you. It's the right thing to do for your loved ones. Dying without a will (called dying intestate) can leave your heirs in a difficult and potentially...

As the last post of 2022, I’ve decided to provide some basics about estate planning and trusts here in Cincinnati for you to consider in the new year. But before I go further, I want to clarify a general misconception about estate plans. Some believe estate plans,...

It's coming. 2023 is just a few weeks away, and that means it's time for resolutions. Exercise every day. Lose 20 pounds. Be nicer to your in-laws. Maybe things will be different this time, and you'll stick to it. Or, how about making one resolution that you will keep...