Estate Planning Frequently Asked Questions – Answered by a Cleveland, Akron Area Estate Planning Attorney

Estate planning is a very broad term used to describe the process through which an individual designs, executes and implements a series of documents that provide for the management and distribution of assets.  Estate planning also includes planning for your healthcare. I will answer some of the most frequently asked questions from my Cleveland, Akron area estate planning clients. However, if you have any other questions about estate planning, please take a look at our main Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning Lawyer Page.

Q: What is the purpose of estate planning?

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Probate Avoidance

Avoiding Probate Court (aka probate avoidance) is one of the biggest goals in most estate plans. Probate court is a division of each county court in Ohio, including Cuyahoga County Probate Court, Summit County Probate Court and Medina County Probate Court, where we practice regularly. These Cleveland and Akron area probate courts have jurisdiction over probate estates in their counties.

Probate Court is a process which involves the following main tasks:Continue reading