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Wills (Ohio)
Real basics including what happens to property in both names and what happens if you die without a will.

Probate (Ohio)
Basic facts on how long it takes, what's involved and what property is not included. Probate is a legal proceeding to administer certain kinds of property after the owner has died and to see that claims, expenses and taxes are properly paid, and that the remaining estate is distributed to those entitled to receive it (either based on a will or based on operation of law if there is no will).

Wills, Lack of Wills, And Estate Administration (Ohio)
How to make a will or revoke a will, lost damaged or destroyed wills, limitations on wills and how property is distributed
absent a will (see Statute of Descent and Distribution). Also learn about probating a will, accounting, taxing and distribution of assets and more.

Living Trusts (Ohio)
Advantages and disadvantages over probate.
A trust exists when one person gives property to another person to hold and manage for others (the beneficiaries). Although no statute or regulation defines the phrase "living trust," it generally describes a trust that the grantor can amend or revoke during his or her lifetime.

Administering An Estate Without A Will (Ohio)
Here's what happens.

The Law Of Probate Trusts & Estates (All 50 States & DC)
Links to the statutes, case law, and help groups in Ohio.

Wills In All 50 States & DC
Select Ohio on the right.

Being An Executor (Not State Specific)

The Right Of A Surviving Spouse To Get A Certain Share Of The Estate (All 50 States & DC)

Making A Will (Not State Specific)
When you need one & what to put in one.

Life Advice About Being An Executor (Not State Specific)
An overview of the executor's role.

Find The AARP In Ohio
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

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Advance Directives

Ohio Medical Directives/Living Wills (Consumer-SOS)

Trust Funds

Know How To Protect Your Assets (Ohio)
Real basics on using corporations, trusts and insurance to protect your assets.

Trusts- Frequently Asked Questions (Not state Specific)

Setting Up a Trust For Someone Who Can't Control Their Spending
Also learn what you can do to protect the trust from creditors or from being assigned to someone else other than your beneficiary.

The Law Of Probate Trusts & Estates (All 50 States & DC)
Links to the statutes, case law, and help groups in Ohio.

Living Trust Offers: How to Make Sure They're Trust-worthy

Establishing A Trust Fund (Not State Specific)
A trust fund is not just for the wealthy.

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Guardians

Guardianships (Ohio)
Basic information on types of guardianship, powers, legal obligations and paperwork to file.

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Power of Attorney

Financial Powers of Attorney (Ohio)
The uses of such, the powers you can grant and the limits on such.

Ohio Booklet with Free Forms for Health Care Power Of Attorney, Do Not Resuscitate, Advance Directives

Durable Power Of Attorney & Health Care Directives (Nolo.com)

Find The AARP In Ohio
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

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Misc. On Estate Planning

Know How To Protect Your Assets (Ohio)
Real basics on using corporations, trusts and insurance to protect your assets.

Understanding Gift and Estate Taxes (Ohio)

Joint Bank Accounts (Ohio)
Almost all joint bank accounts have a survivorship feature. This means that following the death of one of the holders (or depositors) of a joint account, the account automatically passes to the other holder or holders. This is an easy method of estate planning and the reason for the popularity of such accounts. For example, a parent can open a joint and survivorship account with a child as the joint owner and know the child will have the account at the parent's death.

The Death Of A Spouse (Check List Of To Do's)
Good tips for people in every state.

Retirement, Estate Planning & Social Security (Nolo.com)
Over 80 articles on the above subjects.

Estate Planning Websites (Lots of Links For Many States)

Where To Write For Vital Records (50 States & DC)
For birth, death and marriage certificates, divorce papers and more.