Last Will and TestamentS

With a Will, you choose how your property is distributed after you're gone. You decide who should care for your minor children or special needs loved ones. Let us help you get your basic estate planning documents done now.

How important is a Will?

An individual's Last Will and Testament is important for anyone’s estate plan and generally considered the minimum document necessary when planning. A Will can provide a mechanism for controlling the disposition of your estate upon your death, naming an executor that you want to handle your affairs, as well as appointing a Guardian for minor children. If you have assets titled in your name without a beneficiary, a Last Will and Testament will direct what your heirs receive and ensure that your instructions are followed with oversight and approval of the local probate court.

What is a Will?

Will is a document that provides for the way in which a person's property will be distributed upon death. To be valid, it must meet certain formal requirements as provided by the laws of the state involved. The person who creates a Will and signs it is called the testator. Under Ohio law, the testator must be free from improper influences, must be at least 18 years old, and must be of sound mind at the time that they make their Will. With limited exceptions, a Will must be written. It must be witnessed in a special manner provided by law and signed in strict accordance with the law. The easiest way to ensure that these conditions are met legally is to have the signing of the Will supervised by an attorney.

YOUR WILL LEGAL STRATEGIES

  • A Will does not avoid probate, but it does let you leave specific instructions on how to distribute your property and who will take care of those you're responsible for now.
  • If you don't have an estate plan, the State of Ohio has one for you. Don't let someone else control your legacy. Take control now and get your estate planning done.
  • Do you have minor children? Do you care for a special needs loved one? A Will lets you decide who will continue the care after you're gone.
  • Many times, you can put a trust inside of your will. This allows you to take more control over how and when your property is distributed. 
  • Wills are easily adjusted, revoked, and reworked as life throws us curve balls. Don't hesitate to leave your legacy because of future "what if" plans. 
  • Have you been married before? A previous marriage can complicate an estate plan. Make sure your property goes where you want it to. Make or update your Will for your peace of mind.
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