Estate Planning Lawyer Columbus, Ohio
Are you and your spouse ready to plan your estate for your final affairs? We can help.
When a loved one passes away, the belongings, accounts and real estate they owned at the time of their death are distributed through their Estate.
Let’s establish a plan for your estate, assets and belongings. Get a Free Case Evaluation today.
An Estate can be opened for a person who has passed away, regardless of whether the person had a last will and testament or not. If the person did not have a last will and testament, the Estate is distributed according to what the state statute and codifications determine. If a person did have a last will and testament, then the Estate is distributed according to the terms of the last will and testament. Utilizing an estate plan will protect your beneficiaries and your children, it spares your heirs from dealing with your taxes, and ultimately removes the possibility of your family feuding over your assets and belongings after you’ve perished. Let Erney Law in Columbus, Ohio help plan your estate.
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Why you need an estate planning lawyer in Columbus, Ohio?
It’s important to hire an estate planning attorney because they understand the ins and outs of estate planning and can provide you the proper advice to prepare you to get your affairs in order in case there’s the possibility for metal disability and eventual death. Estate planning attorneys bring years of mentoring, legal education and experience to the table.
An attorney that specializes in estate planning, like Erney Law in Columbus, Ohio, have the ability to draft trusts, plan to mitigate or avoid estate taxes, as well as work to ensure your life savings and valuable assets aren’t poached by creditors after your death. They can also draw up power of attorney documents for your financials as well as healthcare should you become mentally deficient.
What are the main reasons for developing an estate plan in Columbus, Ohio?
- Protect your beneficiaries – Estate planning is NOT for wealthy people only. Everyone should have an estate plan. If you have a piece of land, or a stock portfolio, deciding who receives these assets when you pass away will protect your heirs rights. Without an estate plan, you have no control over what happens to your assets. Often, the courts will decide, which can take years to determine, rack up large fees, and even hurt the structure of the family you’ve created.
- Elimination of Family Feuds – Preventing the possibility of family members arguing and potentially filing lawsuits against each other in order to possess your assets is a huge benefit to an estate plan. You can also implement individual plans for each family member receiving inheritance from your estate.
- Protect your children – To ensure that your children are properly cared for by someone you trust and in the manner in which you desire, you’ll be able to legally name their guardians, should you perish prior to their 18th birthday. Without this document in place, the court will decide who raises your children.
- Alleviate Estate Taxes – Protect your heirs from the Internal Revenue Service by creating a plan to reduce much or all of your federal and state estate taxes and inheritance taxes. Without a plan in place, any revenue that extends to your heirs will bring a heavy tax bill as well.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is estate planning?
Estate planning is planning for the future. It is making sure all of your assets will transfer as smoothly as possible to your heirs after your death. Our law firm has helped many people with this sometimes difficult task. Please contact our office to discuss your estate planning in more detail.
Do my assets have to go through probate court when I die?
There are many ways to avoid assets having to go through probate court after a person dies. An excellent estate planning attorney can guide you to the best way to protect your assets both now and after you pass away. Our office has helped many clients with this difficult task. Please contact our office to discuss your estate planning in more detail.
Why do I need a will?
A last will and testament will ensure that all of your assets are distributed as you wish them to be. An excellent estate planning attorney can guide you through what assets you wish to leave to whom. Our office has helped many clients with this difficult task. Please contact our office to discuss your estate planning in more detail.
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