Many people shudder when they hear the word “probate” – which is the legal process of verifying your will by going through the courts. This process of settling your estate can be time-consuming, costly and rather awkward.Realistically, though, your...
When asked if he or she is an heir or beneficiary to his or her parents assets, one would likely respond with a "Yes." Yet is that assumption correct? It depends on the context in which those terms are being used. Most in Columbus may use the words "heir" and...
People in Columbus often work very hard so that when they do pass on, they are able to leave their families and/or friends with some added security in the form of an inheritance. Unfortunately, along with an inheritance also comes the potential for contention amongst...
Estate planning experts in Columbus recommend that people begin preparing their wills at a young age. Once completed, such a document should be filed with the probate court of the county in which the testator resides. Many may think that once that is done, they no...
Many come to us here at Inc. after having lost a loved one terrified that the decedent's estate may now have to go through probate. This is no doubt due to the many horror stories told by people in Columbus about how probate proceedings...
People in Columbus have been telling you for years that even if you think you do not have time to delve deep into your estate planning, you should at the very least write out a will. Why? The answer is the same as the one we here at The Law Offices of Saia and Piatt...
After people lose a parent in Ohio, one of the many thoughts racing through their minds may be whether they are personally liable for any outstanding debts. Along with the emotional strain of the loss and the stress of planning a funeral, they do not need to add the...
It seems celebrities are no more likely than others to have a will or estate plan in place. That was apparently the case for the internationally renowned artist known as Prince, who died just over a year ago.Whenever someone dies without a will, any state where they...
There are a variety of situations in which a spouse, family member or other beneficiary might become in a probate dispute. While good estate planning can prevent many family conflicts, it’s not uncommon for an excluded beneficiary to dispute a will or estate...
Probate is an important part of everyone's life and really should not be avoided, much like many people tend to hear. Probate happens following someone's death whether or not he or she had a will. If you have a will in place that includes an estate plan, your...
