On Behalf of Kroener Hale Law Firm | Sep 29, 2021 | Estate Planning
You may not want to think about what life will be like after you are gone, but doing so will help you have some control over your future. For this reason, it is never too early to consider estate planning. With that said, many Americans do not know where to start. If...
On Behalf of Kroener Hale Law Firm | Aug 30, 2021 | Divorce, Estate Planning
Regardless of how your old marriage ended, you now have a new person to share your life with. A remarriage opens up a whole new chapter in your life, and brings all sorts of changes with it. While you are busy adjusting to your new family dynamic, don’t forget to...
On Behalf of Kroener Hale Law Firm | Jul 19, 2021 | Estate Planning
The average cost of a private room in a nursing home is more than $8,000 per month, which can be a difficult burden to meet for senior citizens in Ohio and around the country who receive an average of about $1,500 each month in Social Security benefits. Many older...
On Behalf of Kroener Hale Law Firm | Jul 16, 2021 | Estate Planning
While you may not immediately consider it important when you are in good health, planning for end-of-life scenarios can help you in a serious medical situation. Advance directives allow medical professionals to know what your wishes are if you are in a coma or...
On Behalf of Kroener Hale Law Firm | Jul 1, 2021 | Estate Planning
If you have an adult child who has a disability, you may be thinking about using your estate plan to improve his or her quality of life after your death. You must be careful with gifting your child money or other assets, though, as you may inadvertently render him or...
On Behalf of Kroener Hale Law Firm | May 19, 2021 | Estate Planning
Major life changes often warrant you taking a fresh look at your Ohio estate plan, and having your first child is one such life change. Once you become a parent, it becomes more important than ever that you have plans in place for your child in the event that...
On Behalf of Kroener Hale Law Firm | Apr 12, 2021 | Estate Planning
For Ohio residents who have assets such as a home, automobile, bank accounts and collectibles, having a will is critical for ensuring distribution to beneficiaries after they pass away. However, if you can make a list of people to share your property upon your death,...
On Behalf of Kroener Hale Law Firm | Apr 12, 2021 | Estate Planning
If someone asks you to be the executor of his or her estate, you may want to take some time to think about what the role entails. Depending on the size and complexity of the estate, being an executor can take a lot of work and time. Understanding what responsibilities...
On Behalf of Kroener Hale Law Firm | Jan 26, 2021 | Estate Planning
You made a considerable investment of both time and resources when you created a will for your loved ones to follow. That could make you feel like you do not need to change it. That effort, that investment: These are the precise reasons why you should consider...
On Behalf of Kroener Hale Law Firm | Dec 11, 2020 | Estate Planning
After you die, there is nothing more you can do to help your executor close out your estate, so you should think of anything you can put into place while you are alive to help your executor. With all the assets your estate may contain and all the arrangements your...
