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Sad Case Illustrates: When It Comes to Special Needs Planning, Don’t Put Off Till Tomorrow . . .
Have you been thinking of meeting with a special needs planner to put a plan in place for a child or loved one but you just haven't made the call? Or have you already met with an attorney and not finalized your plan, even though you swore you would get to it...
Ohio governor makes Medicaid overhaul a priority
The director of the new Governor's Office of Health Transformation hopes to avoid cuts that would threaten the program's long-term sustainability. By Doug Trapp, amednews staff. Posted Feb. 3, 2011. Ohio Gov. John Kasich has created an executive office to reorganize...
Working with Elder Parents in Planning Financially for their Long Term Care
You may be taking care of elderly parents now or looking at that possibility in the near future. According to a report from USATODAY/ABCNews/Gallup Poll, 41% of baby boomers are helping take care of elderly parents by providing personal help or financial assistance or...
Choices for End-of Life Caregiving
There are many decisions to be made when imminent death is approaching for a loved one. Questions regarding what type of care, medical assistance and even physical location for their last days confront us. If care at home has been given, should loved ones be moved to...
Guardianship in Ohio ~ Frequently Asked Questions
What is a guardian? A guardian is a person, association or corporation appointed by a probate court to be legally responsible for another person and/or another person’s property. Most commonly, individuals are appointed to serve as guardians. A person for whom a...
Probate & Estate Administration in Ohio ~ Frequently Asked Questions
What is probate? Probate is a legal proceeding to administer certain kinds of property (called probate property) owned by someone who has died (the decedent), and to see that claims, expenses and taxes are properly paid, and that the remaining estate is distributed to...
Ten Reasons to Consult an Estate Planning Attorney
Be sure that estate planning documents are correctly prepared and executed properly. Develop a Trust or Living Trust. Help probate the Last Will & Testament after a loved one dies. Protect and preserve assets. Arrange the emotional and financial security of your...