Probate is a legal process that handles the distribution of a deceased person’s assets, settling debts, and resolving any claims against the estate. In Ohio, probate ensures that the deceased’s assets are divided according to their will or, if there is no will, according to the state’s intestacy laws. However, this process can be both time-consuming and costly, often consuming 3-7% of the estate’s total value. Understanding how probate works and how to potentially avoid it can save time, money, and stress for your loved ones.

Probably every parent who has watched the news lately has felt the heartbreak over what’s happening to immigrant families at the border due to the Trump administration’s immigration regulations.

It always surprises me to hear parents who have a child with special needs tell me that they were not aware of what they needed to do to ensure the future well-being and care of their child is properly handled. Or sometimes, they tell me they didn’t know they needed to do anything at all.