Estate Planning

No matter how small your estate may be, estate planning allows you, while you are still living, to ensure that your property will go to the people you want, in the way you want, and when you want.  It permits you to save as much as possible in taxes, court costs and attorney fees, in addition to giving you comfort that your loved ones can mourn your loss without being burdened with unnecessary paperwork and financial confusion.

All estate plans should include at least a will, a financial durable power of attorney and healthcare directives.  In addition, trusts can be utilized to minimize taxes and administration costs, as well as manage estates both during life and after death.  At MacLaren Law LLC, we can assist you in determining which documents are right for you.

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Estate Planning for Your Pets

A pet trust is an agreement that specifies how an owner wants a pet to be cared for, including details on who will be responsible for the animal and how the care will be paid for.  The most important aspect of a pet trust is to ensure everything is in order so the pet and funds can be turned over quickly to the caregiver.

Estate Administration/Probate

Probate is the process by which a deceased person’s property, known as the “estate”, is passed to ones heirs or beneficiaries named in a will.

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Equine Law

Our attorney, Jacqueline Ferris MacLaren has been an owner, breeder and competitor at the local, regional and national level for more than 25 years.  Attorney MacLaren has represented owners, hobbyists and business in the horse industry throughout Ohio with liability issues, business organization and optimization, negotiating horse sales or purchases and taxation issues.

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BUSINESS LAW

MacLaren Law assists clients to setting up and continuing their business in a manner that minimizes their risk for controversy down the road.  The services provided include assisting you and your business with choosing the type of entity (whether it be a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation), drafting the governing documents, formation of agreements, business succession planning, and other issues relating to the acquisition, formation, operation, sale or dissolution of the business.  MacLaren Law has the experience to get your business on the right track to a successful future.

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Real Estate Transactions

MacLaren Law advises buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, borrowers and lenders in all phases of real estate transactions, including land acquisition, financing, leasing, management and liquidation.  Whether you need advice or assistance with an eviction, lease dispute, lease execution, purchase contract or sale, we can help you.  Please contact us for a comprehensive consultation.