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Can You Avoid Probate in Ohio?
June 4th, 2021
If you recently lost a loved one, complicated legal and financial processes are the last thing you want to deal with. But when a loved one passes away, that may be exactly what you and your family will need to do. After a loved one’s death, the per…
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What is an Irrevocable Trust?
March 19th, 2021
Contributor: Jacob G. Samad
A trust is a legal arrangement under which you (the “grantor”) transfer control over property to a person or institution (the “trustee”) for the benefit of a third person (the “beneficiary”). A living trust is a great way to maintain cont…
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Categories: Estate Planning
Updates to Guardian Ad Litem in Ohio
January 27th, 2021
Contributor: Barry A. Spaeth
Ohio’s highest court has adopted new amendments for domestic relations and juvenile cases when guardians ad litem (“GALs”) are appointed for children. The changes, effective as of January 1, 2021, include an increase in training requirements, a…
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Estate Tax Implications For Ohio Residents
December 21st, 2020
Contributor: William D. Sherman
In addition to federal estate tax, some states impose an additional estate or inheritance tax. Twelve states and the District of Columbia impose estate taxes and six impose inheritance taxes. Maryland imposes both. Ohio does not impose either. Howeve…
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