What is Probate? Probate is the legal process in which a deceased person's will is validated, their assets are identified, debts are paid off, and the remaining property is distributed to their beneficiaries. What is an Executor? An executor, also known as a personal representative in many states outside of Ohio, is responsible for [...]
We associate March with St. Patrick's Day and Irish traditions such as searching for four-leaf clovers, which are thought to bring good luck. One thing that parents should never leave to luck is providing for their minor children. Young parents work hard to create a wonderful life for their children and pass on wealth [...]
What? You didn't know that March 14 (3/14) is National Pi Day? We didn't either until recently, but now we know this celebratory day was established (you guessed it!) by a physicist (Larry Shaw) to recognize the mathematical constant (𝛑) whose first three digits are 3.14—probably as an excuse to devour lots of pie. [...]
In 1987, Congress passed a law recognizing March as Women's History Month—a time to honor the contributions and achievements of women throughout American history in a variety of fields. Women have played a vital role in building the United States into a strong and prosperous nation. Likewise, women are often the backbones of their [...]
Probate Estate administrations can easily turn into puzzles that can be difficult to unravel. The Executor, the person nominated in the Will to administer the Estate, has a fiduciary duty to ensure that the assets are distributed to the correct beneficiaries. If they fail in this duty, they can be sued and held personally [...]