Estate Planning and Document Preparation
Many people have non-traditional family arrangements and they too want to ensure that their loved ones are provided for in the event of their death or disability. Our staff can create a plan for your unique situation to assure your loved ones will be provided for in the manner you desire.
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Probate, Estate Administration & Guardianships
When a loved one passes away or is incapable of attending to their own affairs (declared legally incompetent), the probate court requires that certain documents be prepared to protect the best interest of the estate or guardianship. Depend upon our experienced team to ensure that the probate process runs as smoothly as possible for you.
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Help settling loved ones estate
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Handling of financial issues
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Protecting the well being of family members and loved ones'
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Developing strategies to minimize estate taxes
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Adoption Support
We are experienced in adoption law and know how to deal with the issues involved with helping you build your family and keep your family intact.
Adoption assistance may be needed in these situations:
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Interstate Adoptions
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Re-adoptions
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Stepparent Adoptions
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Grandparent Adoptions
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Agency Adoptions
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Updated Organ Donor Registry Form
"The Organ Donor Registry" form has been revised. The witness lines and several of the check boxes have been removed. Visit Lifeline of Ohio's website for a copy of the updated form.
Federal Estate Tax Inflation Adjustments for 2010
Because our current Federal estate tax (FET) law reflects Republican philosophy, and because we believe that our Federal economy cannot tolerate elimination of the FET, we are surprised that our Democratic Congress did not change our current FET law before the end of 2009. We believe that Congress will enact, and President Obama will sign, legislation that will change the law so that the FET exclusion amount more nearly approximates what we have now. In the meantime, we suggest that anyone whose net worth is over $1 million schedule an estate plan review meeting with us to discuss the best strategy to minimize estate taxes.