Post-divorce Estate Planning

There is no doubt that divorce is an emotional experience, but it is also a legal process. Divorcing couples have to untangle their marital assets, sort out support payments and make sure that custody orders reflect their children’s best interests. It is easy to get...

When you marry someone, they stand to inherit a significant portion of your assets under Ohio law if you die during the marriage. Your last will likely talks about splitting the assets between your spouse and your children, and you may also use your will to name a...

The process of going through a divorce can disrupt your life in ways you never imagined. While this is a stressful and heartbreaking time, at the law office of , we know that there are certain legal matters that must be taken care of...

Like many Ohio residents, you may understand the importance of having a will, but you might not have written yours yet. Perhaps you believe you are too young to start your estate planning, or the thought of creating your will may be uncomfortable. For whatever reason,...

Ohio residents who find love a second time after divorcing should make sure that after they tie the knot with a new partner that they do not accidently disinherit their children from their previous marriage. Unfortunately, in some cases parents neglect crucial estate...

The most important thing to know about estate planning after a divorce in Ohio is to take care of it as soon as possible. This is especially important if you already have an estate plan in place that needs revision to reflect the current circumstances. You never know...

After a divorce, you have many things you need to change and adjust with your estate plan. It is important to make sure that you do not forget anything. One thing you may overlook is your power of attorney. According to the National Caregiver Library, a power of...

Going through a divorce in Ohio can be troubling enough without having to face the possibility that you might die or suffer a serious physical incapacitation before your divorce is finalized. To make sure you maintain control over your assets until your divorce is...

Going through a divorce is never easy, but it is particularly complicated when you have significant assets. High asset divorces often become incredibly contentious and can result in lingering bitterness between exes that lasts for years. In the wake of your divorce,...

One of the most terrifying parts of divorcing your spouse in Ohio can be the reality that you are now alone, independent and in charge of taking care of yourself without the support from another person. While this thought may be a bit freeing at the same time, it will...