Ohio Probate Lawyer On Transferring Automobiles To Heirs

As a probate lawyer working on Ohio probate cases in Summit County, Cuyahoga County, Medina County, and surrounding areas, a common issue that arises is the need to transfer an automobile to an heir of the estate. (more…)

Akron, Cleveland Estate Planning Attorney Explains Ohio Health Care Power Of Attorney

In our experience assisting clients in and around Akron, Hudson, Cleveland, Westlake, and Independence, Ohio, we hear many questions about the very important Ohio Health Care Power Of Attorney (HCPOA).  Here we answer some of these questions. (more…)

LLC Lawyer Explains LLC Formation and Management

In this blog entry, local Cleveland, Akron area LLC lawyer, Eric Valente explains the basics on LLC formation and management.  For more detailed information on LLCs, check out our main business law information page. (more…)

Explanation of Executor Duties and Directions from a Cleveland, Akron Area Probate Lawyer

Have you been named as an executor?  If so, your head is probably spinning thinking about all the different things you must do for the probate estate.  Be sure to check out our main information page on probate estate administration after you read this. (more…)

Cleveland, Akron Area Real Estate Lawyer Helping “For Sale By Owner”

As a Cleveland, Akron area real estate lawyer, more and more frequently we get calls from clients asking us if we can handle the legal paperwork to sell their homes!  We are happy to help! With Zillow and Trulia making it so easy to list your home for sale, a lot of people are deciding to sell by owner to save money by avoiding the realtor’s commission. (more…)

Power Of Attorney – Explained by local Cleveland, Akron area Lawyer

While helping clients around the Cleveland, Ohio and Akron, Ohio areas, with offices in Hudson, Ohio and Brecksville, Ohio, we often hear questions about the important topic of power of attorney forms (POAs).  This entry discusses the financial power of attorney, commonly referred to more formally as a “General Durable Power Of Attorney” (more…)

Every adult should have a will!  Most adults should have a Trust, too!

Wills and Trusts are important estate planning tools that every adult should consider.  As a Will and Trust lawyer I see firsthand the pitfalls of not planning ahead for your health and wealth.  Not having a Will or a Trust is one of the biggest estate planning mistakes you can make. (more…)

Probate estate administration is one of our main focus areas at Valente Law, LLC.  As a probate estate lawyer in the greater Cleveland, Ohio, Akron, Ohio areas, we regularly practice in Cuyahoga County Probate Court, Summit County Probate Court, Medina County Probate Court, Lorain County Probate Court, and all surrounding areas.  We have the experience and knowledge to make the probate estate process easier on our clients.

Probate Estate Executor’s Duties and Probate Process

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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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So, you want to start a business in Ohio, but don’t know where to begin?! Well, starting a business in Ohio is pretty simple.  The hard part is running the business and making it profitable.  Luckily, I’m a Cleveland, Akron area business attorney and I can help you with the whole process. (more…)