by Greg Port, J.D., M.B.A. | Jun 18, 2019 | Blog, Ohio Estate Planning, Trusts
What is a Medicaid Trust? A Medicaid Trust is set up as part of an individual’s overall Medicaid planning. It exists so that one’s assets can be protected and saved instead of being used to fund expensive long-term care, health care, or end-of-life care. This kind of...
by Greg Port, J.D., M.B.A. | Apr 29, 2019 | Blog, Ohio Estate Planning, Ohio Estate Planning Lawyer, Ohio Probate, Probate
A probate attorney will provide a smooth and efficient process, keep costs and fees reasonable, and provide your family the support they need. With the death of a loved one comes grief and stress. You’ve got to support your own family through the moment and attend to...
by Greg Port, J.D., M.B.A. | Apr 17, 2019 | Blog, Ohio Estate Planning, Ohio Estate Planning Lawyer, Trusts, Wills
Becoming comfortable with the estate planning process: How and why to get started, and what to do once your plan is set. “Estate planning” — you’ve heard about it and know it’s something you should have in place. But when should you start and does it really apply to...
by Greg Port, J.D., M.B.A. | Mar 21, 2019 | Blog, Ohio Estate Planning, Ohio Estate Planning Lawyer, Trusts, Wills
A durable power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have. It allows you to appoint someone to act for you (your “agent” or “attorney-in-fact”) if you become incapacitated. Without a power of attorney, your...
by Greg Port, J.D., M.B.A. | Mar 13, 2019 | Blog, Ohio Estate Planning, Ohio Estate Planning Lawyer, Trusts, Wills
Many people believe that if they have a will, their estate planning is complete, but there is much more to a solid estate plan. A good plan should be designed to avoid probate, save on estate taxes, protect assets if you need to move into a nursing home, and appoint...
by Greg Port, J.D., M.B.A. | Mar 7, 2019 | Blog, Ohio Estate Planning, Wills
Just as we create estate plans for our eventual demise, we also need to plan ahead for the possibility that we will become sick and unable to make our own medical decisions. Medical science has created many miracles, among them the technology to keep patients alive...
