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Do-it-Yourself Estate Planning: What Could go Wrong?

The popularity of do-it-yourself (“DIY”) legal documents has surged in recent years. While online services may be less expensive, the adage that “you get what you pay for” often holds true. Basic online programs typically offer only the most

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An Alternative to Testate Succession: The Elective Share

Losing a spouse is a profoundly challenging experience, often accompanied by unexpected complexities, which is why it is crucial to take adequate steps in working with an estate planner to establish comprehensive documents governing asset

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Year End Review: Estate Planning and Finances

As the year comes to an end, it is always advisable to take stock of your affairs. When was the last time you reviewed your estate and financial plans? The following is a quick breakdown of some of the items you should review, some of which can be

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What To Do After Your Estate Plan Documents Are Executed

Getting your estate plan in order can be challenging – there is almost always something more interesting to do. Not necessarily more important but certainly more interesting. Once you have gotten yourself moving and signed your estate planning

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SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0)

The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0) became effective December 29, 2022, with some provisions taking effect immediately and others in the future.

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ESTATE PLAN REVIEW: Durable (Financial) General Power of Attorney

Durable (Financial) General Powers of Attorney, often just referred to as a “Durable Power of Attorney,” are an extremely powerful, and often overlooked part of an individual’s estate plan. People often think, “I have a Will, what else could I

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Inflation and its impact on estate planning

Everyone loves inflation, right? No? When you are looking at the effects of inflation on your estate plan, you may realize there is a bit of a silver lining and there are some opportunities to consider.

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Thinking of Becoming a Florida Resident?

Every year, many Ohioans consider changing residency from Ohio to Florida. There certainly are a number of benefits to becoming a Florida resident such as no state income tax and Florida's homestead exemption, which not only reduces the amount of

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Tax Law Changes:  What Are We keeping An Eye On?

With the transition of the Presidential Administration and control of the U.S. Senate, there is talk of changes to the tax code in the air. Nothing is certain yet, and numerous possibilities have been hinted at, but only recently have actual

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Estate Planning in Uncertain Times

The COVID-19 pandemic caused disruption around the world and created a greater sense of urgency for estate planning and end-of-life directives. Having an estate plan is essential for everyone, no matter what stage of life you are in, and we
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