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Can Any Attorney Handle a Probate Case?

Can Any Attorney Handle a Probate Case?

by Port Legal | Blog, Ohio Estate Planning Lawyer, Probate, Trusts

When a loved one passes away, most people will seek out an estate and probate attorney to help them easily go through the probate process. However, not everyone thinks to seek out a probate lawyer. A lot of people have friends or even family that practice law, and...
Parents’ Guide to a Special Needs Trust

Parents’ Guide to a Special Needs Trust

by Port Legal | Blog, Special Needs Planning, Trusts

For parents or supporting family members with a child with special needs, estate planning involves special needs planning to ensure continued care and support of the child after the parent passes away. In many cases, a person with special needs already receives some...
Qualifying for Veterans Affairs Long-Term Care Programs

Qualifying for Veterans Affairs Long-Term Care Programs

by Port Legal | Blog, Elder Care, Trusts

For veterans or their surviving spouses who need long-term care services such as in-home care or nursing home care, there may be help available. Surprisingly, only 5% of long-term care benefits are applied to because most people don’t know about these programs. Here...
Getting Started with Estate Planning

Getting Started with Estate Planning

by Port Legal | 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...
Why Not Just Use an Off-the-Shelf Power of Attorney Form?

Why Not Just Use an Off-the-Shelf Power of Attorney Form?

by Port Legal | 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...
The Five Components of a Good Estate Plan

The Five Components of a Good Estate Plan

by Port Legal | 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...
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