Will Power: Defending Against Undue Influence in Ohio Probate Matters
In Ohio probate cases, allegations of undue influence can arise when a will or trust is contested. This detailed guide explores the legal strategies and evidence required to defend against such claims, ensuring the testator's true wishes are honored.
Understanding Partial Accounting in Estates: A Key to Transparent Probate
A crucial part of probating a descendant’s estate is ensuring debts are paid and assets are distributed according to the will or state law. Partial accounting provides transparency and effective estate management by offering regular updates on the estate's financial status. Learn how this process can benefit complex or lengthy probate cases.
How to Avoid Probate Without a Trust
Avoiding probate doesn't always require a trust. Learn about easy, low-cost methods like survivorship deeds and transfer on death designation affidavits to ensure your assets go to your desired beneficiaries without court involvement.
Where There’s a Will: Estate Planning 101
Everyone can benefit from an estate plan, and it doesn't need to be complicated. Learn about the four essential elements of a basic estate plan to ensure your needs and values are heard when you can no longer express them.
Contested Guardianship; How to Get a Medical Evaluation for an Unwilling Ward
Are you worried about a loved one's declining mental health and unsure how to intervene? Discover the essential steps to obtain guardianship and ensure their safety, even when they resist medical evaluations.