Does Having a Living Trust Help Avoid Probate? Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
A common question asked when a person tackles estate planning is "Will having a Living Will help avoid probate?" The answer is yes, and no. Here's why: In the majority of states, the assets held in a Living Trust are not subject to probate proceedings in court. When done properly, [...]
Does Having a Will Ensure You Will Avoid Probate? Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
One of the most common misconceptions about estate plan is that a will helps protect you from probate court. In fact, a Will is often your one-way ticket to probate. Probate is the process that happens in the court to determine if a Will is valid. Who is Alerted if [...]
Do It Yourself Estate Planning- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
You may notice that the legal document section of your local office supply store has kits available for estate planning and living wills. Many websites claim to offer flat rate, low cost, fill in the blank legal documents for estate planning. This may make you think that you can have [...]
Who Needs an Estate Plan? Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
It is a common misconception that only wealthy individuals need to worry about an estate plan. Quite the opposite is true- everyone needs to think about estate planning: young or old, rich or poor. When you think of estate planning, you probably think about planning how your assets will be [...]
The Beginning, Not the End- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
The journey a caregiver makes is full of ups and downs. For many, it seems like an end to so much. The most important thing to remember is that you can best control the situation by letting go. Letting go doesn't mean letting go of your hopes and dreams. It [...]
Long Distance Caregiving- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
You get the call that changes your life: Mom or Dad can’t live alone any longer. Whether the call comes from a sibling, a family friend or your loved one’s healthcare provider, it is a call that shakes the foundation of what is “normal” life. In today’s world, families are [...]
7 Caregiver Tips to Live By- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
When you begin your journey as a caregiver for a loved with Alzheimer’s, dementia or disease you are embarking on a journey that can positively impact and change your life. It is also a path that can be stressful, painful and overwhelming. Consider these seven caregiver tips from Christine Jette, [...]
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