Many families (and their attorneys) treat estate planning as a one-time transaction. They “set it and forget it.” However, you are ahead of the game! You have decided to have a review meeting with your estate planning attorney to make sure your plan still works the way you intended it to work. Just like having a check up at the doctor, there are...

When putting together your estate plan, you want to make sure that your assets are going to causes and people you care about. This can be difficult if someone you would like to pass assets down to struggles with drugs, or alcohol. Today we will discuss the questions you should be asking yourself in order to create a plan that is suitable for you...

You may have heard about this in the news, but Lisa Marie Presley died on January 12th (2023), at the age of 54. Lisa was the only child of Elvis Presley. She left behind her mother, Priscilla Presley, and her daughter, Riley Keough. Lisa’s son Benjamin Keough passed away a couple of years ago. While sad in its own right, the news has been filled...

If you own a home (or multiple homes), you understand that it may be difficult to have multiple co-owners on a property. For many families, the home is also one of the largest assets. Let’s walk through some different scenarios and options on how to handle the house. Contact: 513-463-6789 info@CincinnatiEstatePlan.com

When leaving an inheritance to children or grandchildren, many families prefer to treat everyone the same. Each child (or grandchild) will receive an equal share of the inheritance. While it is the “default” answer, it is not always the right answer. We will discuss some situations where it might not be ideal to leave an equal share to everyone....

Many people go through the estate planning process in order to provide for their loved ones and/or to allow someone to make decisions on their behalf if they fall ill. However, there are also specific decisions (usually medical) that a person will need to address during the process. For those who are blindsided by this process, it can feel like a...

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