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 Cars break down, cell phones become out of date, food goes bad, even a good bourbon can spoil if you don’t store it properly.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

Everyone has heard the famous quote from Benjamin Franklin “In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” Although taxes are often discussed with a financial advisor and CPA, many families don’t consider the tax consequences of their estate plan. Here are the taxes to be aware of. Contact: 513-463-6789...

Many types of accounts allow the owner to designate beneficiaries to receive the account after the owner dies. This can be a quick, easy, and no-cost way to pass on the account after someone dies. However, the ease of setting up beneficiary designations can trap some into assuming their estate plan is “done”. It is one piece of the puzzle, but...

Most times, people look towards setting up a trust as a flexible, efficient, private, customized way to manage an inheritance plan for their loved ones. However, because of its flexibility, a trust can be used as a “utility knife” and help families and small businesses in a variety of other situations. Contact: 513-463-6789...