Probate is a tedious legal process that no one wants to go through. Characterized by inventorying a person’s estate, determining the validity of a will, and then paying any debts and distributing the remaining part of the estate amongst beneficiaries through the court, probate can be time consuming, stressful, and expensive. As such, as…

If you are over 18 years of age and have any assets at all, creating an estate plan is something you should consider doing. Indeed, estate plans are not just for the uber-wealthy, but can be used by everyday Ohioans to make a plan for what will become of their estate and possessions when…

Discovering that your loved one’s trusted caregiver exploited or took advantage of your loved one’s finances can be a devastating blow to you and your family, especially if your loved one has since passed. It may seem inconceivable that someone would want to abuse a position of trust for their own gain, but unfortunately…

People often think of the Ohio probate process as a means whereby a decedent’s property can be distributed to heirs and beneficiaries of the decedent in an orderly manner. While this is true, this understanding overlooks the fact that a decedent’s creditors must also have an opportunity to have their lawful claims satisfied before…