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January 28, 2021
Defining Elder Financial Abuse Older adults are at high risk for financial abuse. This all-too-common problem can create severe financial stress for elderly adults and hurt the families and caretakers caring for them. Legally, it is defined as the fraudulent or illegal, unauthorized, or improper act […]
January 26, 2021
Business & Estate Litigation Examples of Breach of Fiduciary Duty Trust is important. There is no doubt about that. Whether it involves a business relationship or managing an estate, breaking that trust is called a “breach of fiduciary duty” and can lead to all kinds of […]
January 15, 2021
FAQ: Wills and Trusts No one likes the idea of planning for one’s passing, but it does provide absolute peace of mind knowing that you can have a say in how your assets are distributed after you’re gone and that your survivors are taken care of. […]
January 15, 2021
Duties of a Will Executor? If you are an executor, you have a vital role. When the testator (the owner of the will) passes, the executor is tasked with accounting for and locating all assets, paying off creditors, and dividing the estate to the beneficiaries named […]
December 31, 2020
POA Services in Ohio A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that authorizes a trusted individual, known as an agent or attorney-in-fact, to make personal, financial, and health-related decisions on behalf of another person, known as the principal. This tool is crucial because it […]
December 29, 2020
Contested Trusts • Trustee Misconduct • Beneficiary Disputes How to Contest a Trust in Ohio A trust contest is a legal challenge to the validity, administration, or interpretation of a trust. These disputes may arise when beneficiaries believe a trust was created or altered due to […]
December 14, 2020
Don’t Forget About Taxes Dealing with a loved one’s passing is difficult enough. When an inheritance or will end up in litigation, it only adds to stress and emotion. That there are tax considerations to be made when litigating disputes for either, it can be further […]
November 30, 2020
Was Your Life Insurance Claim Denied? Life insurance is an invaluable protection to families after an unexpected loss. Yet often, beneficiaries file for life insurance payment, only to find that the company denies their claim. This can leave financial challenges in a time when the family […]
November 27, 2020
Now Is The Time To Update Your Will As the weather dips below freezing, we should take a cold, hard look at ways to protect our loved ones this year. If you’ve already had a will prepared, you’re a step ahead of the rest. Your work […]