The Benefits of Building a Living Trust Instead of Relying on a Will – Pt 2

Continued from Part 1 The Benefits of Building a Living Trust Instead of Relying on a Will 3) It’s Harder to Contest a Living Trust Wills are your final words and wishes. But they have also been forged or forced…

The Benefits of Building a Living Trust Instead of Relying on a Will – Pt 1

Financial planning and wealth management are important parts of any successful life. Whether you are managing the bounty of a long career, taking good care of your inheritance, found success in the stock market, or some combination of the three,…

5 Ways Seemingly Good Estate Plans Go Bad

If you have already crafted your estate plan, then you are – surprisingly – in the minority. Many families don’t bother to think about estate planning until they reach their golden years. Unfortunately, this comes back and hurts a lot…

Are Handwritten Wills Valid in Ohio?

When it comes to estate planning and wills, all estate attorneys will tell you to plan early; you can never know what life will bring. If you put it off as many people do, you may find yourself in a…

Why Build a Living Trust as Part of Your Retirement Planning – Pt 1: When Wills Aren’t Ideal

When planning for retirement, most people start thinking about first building up a certain amount of wealth, then having ways to transform that wealth into a comfortable few decades of not having to work. However, one thing few want to…

3 Consequences of Failing to Plan Your Estate

There are two prominent schools of thought on the topic of estate planning. Some people feel that it is absolutely essential and get most of the process taken care of before they’ve reached their 30th birthday while others feel that…