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Probate Court in Ohio: Can You Do It on Your Own?

Probate Court in Ohio: Can You Do It on Your Own?

by Greg Port, J.D., M.B.A. | Jan 2, 2020 | Blog, Estate Executor, Probate, Wills

Going to probate court alone is a big decision that will have an impact on your life throughout the probate process. And, as the state of Ohio has not yet adopted the Uniform Probate Code (UPC), a set of laws designed to simplify the probate process, your court case...
How Do You Obtain a Power of Attorney for Your Elderly Parents?

How Do You Obtain a Power of Attorney for Your Elderly Parents?

by Greg Port, J.D., M.B.A. | Dec 30, 2019 | Blog, Last Will & Testament, Wills

A power of attorney allows someone to handle the care of the finances or affairs of another person. This can be done as a person ages and needs guidance or becomes unable to make sound decisions. It can also be useful if a person becomes disabled. Being a power of...
Getting Started with Estate Planning

Getting Started with Estate Planning

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...
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 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...
The Five Components of a Good Estate Plan

The Five Components of a Good Estate Plan

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...
Getting Started with Estate Planning

How Do You Pass On Assets Outside of Probate?

by Greg Port, J.D., M.B.A. | Mar 7, 2019 | Blog, Estate Executor, Probate, Wills

For a variety of reasons, people sometimes want some or all of their assets to pass directly to specific individuals upon their deaths, outside of probate.  One way to accomplish this is to set up a “payable on death” (POD) account for money in a bank account or a...
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