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Guardianship: an important estate planning decision

Estate planning in Ohio is important for many reasons, and much of that is to protect assets and manage finances. If you are a parent of a minor, estate planning is extremely important in terms of naming a guardian for your child in the event both pa… Read More
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Choosing the right executor for your estate

If you are dealing with long-term financial planning in Ohio, an important consideration is who to choose to be the executor of your estate. There are many factors that go into choosing one, and it is a good idea to understand exactly what an executo… Read More
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Resolving an inheritance dispute

When someone passes away with an estate plan, they likely want their assets to be split up among those they love and their close friends. Unfortunately, disagreements between family members and others who are included in an estate plan can lead to va… Read More
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Creating a living trust to avoid probate

We have gone into detail on many different stressors and areas of uncertainty regarding estate plans, such as the challenges that can arise within a family when an estate dispute surfaces. There are many different factors to mull over when you are pr… Read More
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This is what you can expect in probate

You have probably heard many things that indicate that probate is a long and complicated process. In fact, you may have even taken certain steps in your own estate plan to try to avoid probate as much as possible. However, if you are facing probate a… Read More
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Feeling overwhelmed as the executor of an estate

There are different issues to consider when it comes to estates, from confusion during the planning phase to disputes that arise after someone passes away. However, estate matters can be especially tough for some executors to work through for a numbe… Read More
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Auto accidents and estate planning

In the wake of a motor vehicle wreck, victims may be going through a number of hardships. Serious injuries are often an immediate consequence of a crash, whether they involve brain trauma, a broken bone, deep laceration or some other wound. The loss… Read More
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When an estate dispute involves siblings

We have covered a number of estate issues on our blog, but some are especially emotional and difficult to work through. For example, estate-related disputes which involve siblings and other family members can create rifts in families and high levels… Read More
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Setting up a special needs trust

There are many different options with respect to trusts and wills and it is important for those who are creating an estate plan to carefully look into their choices and find one that suits their individual needs best. For some people, a less common t… Read More
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A revocable trust and pour-over will are complementary tools

At Baker, Dublikar, Beck, Wiley & Mathews in Ohio, we understand that estate planning may seem confusing, especially for people who have significant assets. While you may have heard of the benefits of wills and trusts as separate tools, the truth… Read More
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