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A dispute over a loved one’s will generally begins long before the family member dies. Often, old feuds and long-held grudges surface in the emotion of someone’s death and the disclosure of the contents of the will. In many cases, the beneficiaries settle out of court or those who bring the dispute decide it is not worth the time and…
The procedure to start an estate in the probate court after a person’s death is generally similar in Ohio and other states. The procedure can be slightly different if the decedent had no will. In either case, the probate court will not get directly involved in the estate’s details unless problems arise. Questions arose recently in a neighboring state regarding…
The general probate process is similar in all states. The terminology may vary to some extent in the different jurisdictions, creating what looks like divergent laws and procedures. Actually, the general pattern of probate is similar from state to state. At the same time, it is necessary to be familiar with the specific probate laws in one’s state, including here…
Over the past year or so, the media has given an extraordinary amount of attention to cryptocurrency. Arguably, the most popular form of this currency is bitcoin, but there is also litecoin, ripple and ethereum. Numerous people have invested in this monetary alternative for its privacy and security. Since it is so private, it is possible for someone to pass…
The strong point of making a will in Ohio and elsewhere is that it gives to the maker the right to control the disposition of estate assets after his or her death. This is no small benefit when one considers that, without a will, the disposition of assets will go by state statute. Without estate planning and a will, one…
The growing acceptance by most people in Ohio and nationwide of the benefits of the internet has resulted in their willingness to store even vital information, documents and financial accounts online. This trend brings up estate planning issues that require important evaluation and decision-making. There are now software programs that support this movement by assisting people in storing all digital…