September 13, 2011

How Do I Change My Child’s Name?

There are a number of reasons why a parent may what to change her child’s name.  The most common situation that I have seen is that […]
September 7, 2011

Lessons for Trustees and Beneficiaries Part IV- Fiduciary Duties

Fiduciary duties are duties owed by a Trustee to the Beneficiaries of a Trust.  One of those duties is the duty of Impartiality.  Impartiality means that if a Trust […]
September 7, 2011

What is an Advancement and How Does it Work?

An advancement is a gift given during life to a future heir with the intent that the gift be treated as part of the heir’s inheritance.  […]
June 27, 2011

How do I get Appointed Administrator of an Estate in Ohio?

In Ohio, if a person dies without a valid will and the deceased had probate property (see http://www.perlalaw.com/blog/what-is-probate-property-and-why-do-i-need-it-for-my-will-to-operate/), the Probate Court in the county where the […]