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Tips on Estate Planning for Blended Families

When it comes to estate planning, there are many unique considerations for blended families. While you might wish to provide for both your children and stepchildren (and sometimes even a former spouse), it’s essential to understand the legal requir… Read More
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Types of Advance Directives in Ohio

Estate planning encompasses much more than what will happen to your assets when you pass away. It also empowers you to make choices about the healthcare you would like to receive (or not receive) if you cannot make these decisions for yourself. Impor… Read More
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Legal Documents Every Senior Should Have

As you grow older, you might begin thinking about how to ensure your objectives will be carried out when you pass away. But it’s important to understand that estate planning involves much more than executing a last will and testament — it also ha… Read More
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What is Incapacity Planning?

A comprehensive estate plan doesn’t only include instructions for what will happen to your property when you pass away — it should also include a plan for incapacity. Incapacity planning specifies who will handle your financial and business affai… Read More
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Fast Facts About Power of Attorney Documents

While everyone’s life and estate planning will look different, there are a few parts that will almost always be there. Arguably, the most important are the Power of Attorney documents. These documents can prove to be a massive lifesaver for familie… Read More
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Estate Planning

Who Can Know About An Estate?

The loss of a loved one is an intense and stressful situation for everyone. It can often be made worse by being kept in the dark about something you think you should know. When it comes to sorting out an estate plan, the question of who can know abou… Read More
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How Estate Planning Works

Talking about estate planning can be a scary proposition. The phrase Estate Planning covers a lot of different bases, from the most bare bones Will to the most fully kitted out Trust. Many people frequently put this very important duty off as long as… Read More
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5 Estate Administration Tips To Save You a Headache

The loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult challenges for people to tackle, for both emotional and practical reasons. One of the biggest stressors for everyone will be surrounding the estate plan. Even though for most plans you will probabl… Read More
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What Happens When Someone Dies Without A Will?

It can make the worst even worse, a loved one has died without a will (0r any kind of planning). It happens every day, and always leaves loved ones in a lurch. When this happens, it’s up to the family to navigate Probate Court. Ideally, people navi… Read More
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What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid?

Medicare and Medicaid are two different government programs for healthcare. It is important to understand the difference between them. Here, we will discuss how the program benefits differ, how eligibility for each program is established, and discuss… Read More
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