John Lewandowski

September 15, 2021
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Sibling Abusing POA… What To Do

Tips for Stopping POA Abuse Power of attorney documentation can help elderly adults give the power to care for their medical and financial needs to another trusted individual. Should their health decline to the point that they cannot make those decisions for themselves, the agent named […]
September 7, 2021

What Stepchildren Need To Know About Contesting a Will

How to Contest a Will A will can be a useful tool for passing on inheritance, protecting an estate, and carrying on the wishes of the deceased. It can also be a complex document containing legal intricacies and uncertain language. Add a complex family structure to […]
August 24, 2021
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Top Questions To Ask A Probate Attorney

Working With A Probate Lawyer Dealing with the passing of a loved one can be difficult, and the thought of going through probate for that person’s estate can seem overwhelming. But it helps to understand the probate process, and it’s beneficial to have a qualified probate […]
July 29, 2021

Denied Life Insurance Claim Attorneys in Ohio

Here To Help Have you filed a life insurance claim and been denied? Are you in the process of filing and worried about the potential outcome? The passing of a loved one is already a traumatic and stressful experience. Don’t let a denied life insurance claim […]
June 28, 2021
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What Happens to Property if There is No Will?

Who Gets The House If There Is No Will? Making a will is one of those tasks most people know they should be doing, but many forget to actually do. So what happens if you die without a will and own property? In Ohio, estates are […]
June 18, 2021
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Can A Child Contest A Will If Excluded?

Contesting A Parents Will If a family member has passed away and you were not listed as a beneficiary, you may have questions about the will’s validity. For example, is a will considered valid if all children aren’t listed as beneficiaries? What if none of the […]
June 17, 2021

How To Find Out if Someone Has a Will

Need To Find A Will? Follow These Steps! Deaths are difficult for everyone, particularly for the family and loved ones left. Having a will prepared helps alleviate stress, confusion, and infighting over distributing the decedent’s estate. Here are five ways to find out if someone has […]
June 15, 2021
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What Are The Valid Reasons To Contest A Will?

Top Reasons To Contest Will Fighting a will can be an enormous challenge, and it should be no surprise. Courts often see a will as the voice of the person who wrote the will, and since that person is no longer able to speak about their […]
May 25, 2021
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How Does Ohio Probate Court Work?

Ohio Probate Court Probate proceedings can vary in complexity, documentation, and process, but probate serves the same function in every state. Probate court deals with the estate, finances, debts, and any assets per the deceased’s will. The probate process ensures beneficiaries receive their inheritance. It also […]