People often romanticize the idea that someone might leave behind a hidden or handwritten will. The media loves to use the idea of a family member finding a previously unknown, handwritten will tucked under someone’s day planner or hidden in a safe behind a painting...
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Hottenroth, Garverick,Tilson & Garverick Law Blog
What is the benefit of having a will when it comes to probate?
Most estate have to go through probate. You may think that because it is likely your estate will have to go through probate anyway, it is not worth the time or expense to have a will created. However, it is almost always better to have a will in place before you die....
How to determine who gets care of your kids in an estate plan
Some people planning out their estates put so much focus on their property that they overlook something far more valuable than simple possessions. A parent with minor children or someone with responsibility for a special needs adult will need to think about...
3 reasons Ohio couples try mediation before divorce court
Divorce can be a lengthy and expensive process. Couples who have been married for decades, have young children or share significant property can expect divorces to last the better part of a year, if not longer, and to potentially become very emotional. A subset of...
When a parent dies, do I have to pay off their debts?
There are many people who inherit assets after a loved one dies. They may also have questions, though, about what happens to debts. Will debts also pass onto them, and will they need to repay what was owed? The kind of debt that your loved one had will matter when...
Was the fall really minor? Signs of a head injury
People fall for many different reasons. Maybe you slipped on an icy patch in the parking lot outside of the grocery store or hit your head on the floor after tripping over a power cord at work. While it may seem like all you suffered was a minor bump on the head, the...
What wrongful death compensation covers
The wrongful death of a loved one can throw a family into crisis. While grieving, family members often have to deal with medical expenses and funeral costs as well as a loss of household income. Although soon after a loved one’s sudden death is an emotional and...
3 things to know about separation agreements
The end of a relationship is never simple, but it is a particularly difficult time for married couples. Moving on from a failed or unhappy marriage requires not just addressing the practical concerns of separating your life from your spouse's but also the legal...
What do Ohio living wills accomplish?
You have carefully thought things through regarding your medical care if you fall into a permanent coma. And you have let family and trusted friends know about your wishes. A series of discussions you had with them should have it all covered. Or so you think. As it...
What can a specific power of attorney accomplish?
Did you know that there is more than just one type of power of attorney? Many people are not aware that there are different powers of attorney, each designed to accomplish a certain purpose. Today, we will look at the specific power of attorney. What is a power of...
