Estate Planning

Is an Inheritance Considered Marital Property in Ohio?

Is Inheritance Considered Marital Property in Ohio?

If you’re considering parting ways with your spouse and have received an inheritance or are expecting to receive one, you may be wondering “is an inheritance considered marital property?” While marital property must be divided equitably between spouses under Ohio law, it’s important to understand that an inheritance is usually characterized as separate property and […]

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Who Decides the Disposition of Your Body?

The concept of estate planning of disposition of your body.

Although no one wants to think about their passing, it is important to create a comprehensive estate plan that will ensure your last wishes are met. Not only should you think about who will get your property and assets, but you will also need to consider the final disposition of your body. This means having […]

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Divorce and the Stay-at-Home Parent

Single mother by the stove with toddler on hip, stirring mushrooms, her older son is standing by concept

Nearly half of married couples eventually terminate their marriages by divorce or dissolution, but most of us live our lives as if we are going to be in the other half. That leads to making decisions with the expectation that our marriages will last “until death do us part.” When that parting comes sooner, by […]

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Changing Beneficiaries After Divorce or Dissolution in Ohio

Divorce Petition

Congratulations: your divorce or dissolution is final. After months of negotiating back and forth over details large and small, you can finally put the legal documents aside and look toward the future. Well, you can as soon as you are done updating your estate plan and changing beneficiaries on trusts, retirement plans, insurance, investments and […]

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Why Do I Need a Will?

Ballpoint Pen Resting On Living Trust Documents

Let’s be honest: nobody enjoys making a Will. Making a Will means, at its most basic level, confronting the reality of mortality and making important decisions about a life that no longer includes you. It’s easy to understand why people might want to avoid that kind of discomfort. Besides, if you’re relatively young, healthy, or […]

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