Dementia Diagnosis: Is It Too Late to Estate Plan?

The short answer is no. However, the longer answer depends on the person with the diagnosis and their ability to execute an estate plan. To determine if it is still possible to move forward, you must consider: How far into the diagnosis are they? Do they have lucid...

Blended Family Estate Planning

The “Brady Bunch” Dilemma: Protecting Your Kids if You Pass First You have met and married the new love of your life. Naturally, you want everyone in your new family to love each other as much as you love your spouse. However, it does not always work out that way. A...

What makes a Will legally binding Ohio

What Makes a Will Legally Binding in Ohio? In Ohio, there are strict criteria to make a Will valid. If these requirements are not met, the document may not hold up in court when it is needed most. The Three Criteria for a Valid Will According to Ohio law, three...

What happens if there is no Power of Attorney

What Happens If There Is No Power of Attorney? One of the most critical aspects of estate planning is timing. If Powers of Attorney are not created prior to the incompetency of the person needing to grant the powers, then Guardianship may be your only option. The...

Who Can Challenge a Will

Who Can Challenge a Will? The short answer is that anyone can challenge a Will. However, there are requirements to be able to challenge a Will. The Criteria for Challenging a Will The minimum requirement is that the challenger has to prove that the Will being...