--- title: Mansour Gavin LPA Blog | Estate Planning (2) description: Estate Planning | Mansour Gavin provides a wide range of legal services. While we routinely handle complex legal matters, our firm focuses much of its attention on small and middle-market clients based in Northeast Ohio. 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Prior to joining the firm as an associate, Natalie spent over a year working as a law clerk at Mansour Gavin.**Can you tell us about your background and what led you to** [\[… read more\]](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/attorney-spotlight-with-natalie-browning) ## [An Alternative to Testate Succession: The Elective Share](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/an-alternative-to-testate-succession-the-elective-share) [Estate Planning](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/estate-planning) March 26, 2024 | 07:55 AM 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 [\[… read more\]](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/an-alternative-to-testate-succession-the-elective-share) ## [Year End Review: Estate Planning and Finances](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/year-end-review-estate-planning-and-finances) [Estate Planning](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/estate-planning) December 12, 2023 | 11:35 AM 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 [\[… read more\]](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/year-end-review-estate-planning-and-finances) ## [What To Do After Your Estate Plan Documents Are Executed](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/what-to-do-after-your-estate-plan-documents-are-executed) [Estate Planning](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/estate-planning) June 28, 2023 | 11:31 AM 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 [\[… read more\]](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/what-to-do-after-your-estate-plan-documents-are-executed) ## [SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0)](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/retirement-planning-secure-act-2) [Estate Planning](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/estate-planning) March 30, 2023 | 09:23 AM 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. [\[… read more\]](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/retirement-planning-secure-act-2) ## [ESTATE PLAN REVIEW: Durable (Financial) General Power of Attorney](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/estate-plan-review-durable-financial-general-power-of-attorney) [Estate Planning](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/estate-planning) December 29, 2022 | 09:21 AM 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 [\[… read more\]](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/estate-plan-review-durable-financial-general-power-of-attorney) ## [Inflation and its impact on estate planning](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/inflation-and-its-impact-on-estate-planning) [Estate Planning](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/estate-planning) September 29, 2022 | 08:21 AM 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. [\[… read more\]](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/inflation-and-its-impact-on-estate-planning) ## [Thinking of Becoming a Florida Resident?](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/thinking-of-becoming-a-florida-resident) [Estate Planning](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/estate-planning) December 27, 2021 | 12:19 PM 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 [\[… read more\]](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/thinking-of-becoming-a-florida-resident) ## [Tax Law Changes:  What Are We keeping An Eye On?](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tax-law-changes-what-are-we-keeping-an-eye-on) [Estate Planning](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/estate-planning) September 28, 2021 | 11:55 AM 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 [\[… read more\]](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tax-law-changes-what-are-we-keeping-an-eye-on) ## [Estate Planning in Uncertain Times](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/estate-planning-in-uncertain-times) [Estate Planning](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/estate-planning) March 30, 2021 | 10:40 AM 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 [\[… read more\]](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/estate-planning-in-uncertain-times) [Load More](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/estate-planning/page/3) No More Posts ###### Practice Groups --- - [General Civil Litigation](http://mansourgavin.com/practice-area/general-civil-litigation/) - [Corporate and Business Services](http://mansourgavin.com/practice-area/corporate-and-business-services/) - [Real Estate and Land Use](http://mansourgavin.com/practice-area/real-estate-and-land-use/) - [Labor and Employment](http://mansourgavin.com/practice-area/labor-and-employment/) - [Estate Planning and Probate](http://mansourgavin.com/practice-area/estate-planning-and-probate/) - [Environmental](http://mansourgavin.com/practice-area/environmental/) - [Intellectual Property](http://mansourgavin.com/practice-area/intellectual-property/) ###### People --- - [Tyler M. 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