MacLaren Law Blog

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Business Probate Nightmares

Jacqueline Ferris MacLaren, Esq.:

For many business owners, the future planning of their business falls into budgeting, inventory orders, and new product development. However,...

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Estate Planning Year-End Checklist

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Updating a Will after Divorce

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Divorce is not something people expect to occur in their lifetime, but unfortunately divorce happens to many married couples. The divorce process can...

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Safety Deposit Box Pitfalls

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Many think putting their estate planning documents into a safety deposit box is a wise decision. But in many states, such as Ohio, if an individual...

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Intestate Succession

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What would happen to all your things and money if you died tomorrow? If you already have a Will set up, you know what will happen to all your money...

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Protecting Your Digital Assets

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Creating an Estate Plan has turned into a more intricate task with the age of technology. Today, people have large quantities of digital assets that...

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Estate Planning For Your Pets

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What Will Happen To My Pet When I Die?

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Estate Planning Considerations for Domestic Partners

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Planning for unmarried domestic partners is in many ways similar to planning for married couples. However, Ohio does not have the same protections...

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Health Care Power of Attorney and Funeral Decisions for Domestic Partners

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With a durable healthcare power of attorney, you can name anyone to make your healthcare decisions when you are unable to. Blood relatives have no...

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Probate Process Considerations for Domestic Partners

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At death, a will names an executor and directs how the deceased’s property is to be distributed. A county probate judge oversees estate...