Estate planning (like many things) is always best handled LONG before it is needed. However, even a well-thought-out estate plan should be reviewed periodically. If the family is aware that “the end is near”, it is always a good idea to review certain aspects of the plan and the wishes of the person who is about to pass away. Contact:...

The holiday season is upon us and many people start to feel charitable this time of year. With that in mind, we wanted to discuss some of the parameters around charitable giving and how it might affect you on this episode. Contact: 513-463-6789 info@CincinnatiEstatePlan.com

It can be challenging to ensure that your estate plan is up to date and that all of your assets are included. We will discuss what you should do about adding new assets to your plan for today's show. Contact: 513-463-6789 info@CincinnatiEstatePlan.com

After someone passes away, the executor or trustee is responsible for carrying out the wishes of the deceased person and settling the estate. This could include paying bills, settling debts, filing taxes, selling assets, etc. Eventually, it is time for the beneficiaries to receive their inheritance. While it may be tempting to “take the money and...

When someone passes away, the “what happens next” is usually dictated by the decedent’s estate plan (if they had one), or by state law, if there was no plan. However, there are special circumstances that apply when a married person passes away but their spouse is still alive. Often times, a family may end up getting “lucky” and avoid some of the...

Very few things in life last forever. Cars break down, cell phones become out of date, food goes bad, even a good bourbon can spoil if you don’t store it properly. Sadly, many people look at estate planning as a one-time activity (set it and forget it). While your estate plan might technically not have an expiration date, there are many times...

Many consider estate planning as the art of setting out your wishes while also trying to predict all of the “what ifs” that may or may not happen in the future. Obviously, unless you have a crystal ball, it is impossible to know the future. However, there are a number of predictable/potential what-if scenarios that a good estate plan should...

We dedicate this show to answer some mailbag questions that have come in from our listeners. We will discuss protecting a company's assets, if a trust is necessary for one retirement account, and liability protection. Contact: 513-463-6789 info@CincinnatiEstatePlan.com

On this episode, we’ll talk about various ways to challenge, undo, or override an estate plan. We’ll also discuss the circumstances when this might be appropriate. Contact: 513-463-6789 info@CincinnatiEstatePlan.com