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Ohio Supreme Court Says High Bar to Find Undue Influence in Will

Ohio Supreme Court Says High Bar to Find Undue Influence in Will

A recent case in Ohio demonstrates the very high threshold that must be met to establish that a decedent was unduly influenced or lacked testamentary

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How Does Pre-Death Probate Work?

How Does Pre-Death Probate Work?

“There are a handful of states that allow a person to probate a will…before the testator… dies. In recent years, there has been a trend

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The Worst Estate Planning Mistakes by Celebs in 2016

The Worst Estate Planning Mistakes by Celebs in 2016

A wealthmanagement.com article, “Top Four Estate Disputes of 2016,” gives us a sampling of some of the major estate planning issues among the recently passed

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Estate Planning for Those Who Will Live to Be Over 100

Estate Planning for Those Who Will Live to Be Over 100

With advances in medical technology, it’s increasingly possible to live a long and active life. Experts in longevity planning use advanced medical testing to create

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Should I Just Copy and Paste an Estate Plan from the Internet?

Should I Just Copy and Paste an Estate Plan from the Internet?

Have you considered creating your own estate plan from a template on a website, instead of using the services of a qualified estate planning attorney?

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Gifting Can Be a Smart Estate Planning Tool

Gifting Can Be a Smart Estate Planning Tool

As CBS Boston explains in “Our Families: Giving It Away,” your federal estate tax exemption, or the amount you can give away tax free when

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Unlike Fine Wine and Some Fancy Cheeses, an Estate Plan Doesn’t Get Better with Age

Unlike Fine Wine and Some Fancy Cheeses, an Estate Plan Doesn’t Get Better with Age

Your estate plan may be aging as we speak. It could be getting obsolete and not reflect your current circumstance, objectives, and desires. As the

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Remember These Remarriage Reminders

Remember These Remarriage Reminders

The unforeseen legal consequences incurred by a second or even third marriage can snarl careful estate planning and leave heirs disenfranchised and bitter, warns On

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Protection for a Non-Relative Inheritance

Protection for a Non-Relative Inheritance

“How to avoid elder exploitation and other inheritance headaches.” There’s a growing trend of elder exploitation, according to New Hampshire Magazine’s September 2016 issue in

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Yes, We Know: Prince Didn’t Have a Will

Yes, We Know: Prince Didn’t Have a Will

By now you've seen and heard the news of the musician's sudden death. You also now are aware that the Minnesotan failed to take time

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Even Supreme Court Justices Need Estate Planning

Even Supreme Court Justices Need Estate Planning

Chief Justice Warren Burger died in 1995 and after the terms of the will were uncovered, its terms incurred ridicule for his failure to save

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What is Michael Jackson Worth Today? It Depends Who You Ask

What is Michael Jackson Worth Today? It Depends Who You Ask

Since his death in 2009 at age 50, Jackson has experienced a commercial rebirth—thanks to the sharp executors who have managed his assets. The documentary

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