Our loved ones are living longer than ever, and with age comes cognitive decline. Some of our elderly family members are no longer able to make legal and financial decisions on their own, which is when a guardian can be appointed by the Ohio courts to help. Elder guardianship can protect your loved ones…

It is almost impossible for a person to die without having some debt, and part of an executor’s job is to pay the debts of the deceased before distributing the estate to their heirs and beneficiaries. When creating an estate plan, it is important to understand how creditor claims may impact your overall estate.…

In most cases, the probate process is fairly straightforward after the loss of a loved one in Ohio. An estate must be probated when its value exceeds a certain minimum and when specific types of assets are included in the estate. However, a family member, heir, or beneficiary may initiate probate litigation if they…

It’s understandable that most people don’t like to consider their own death. But as we grow older and take on new commitments, like becoming a parent, purchasing property, or opening a business, many of us begin to consider what could happen to those assets and the people we love after our passing if there…