Types of Trusts

There are many types of trusts which are designed to serve many purposes.  Every trust has very unique, specific rules and benefits and each should be carefully reviewed.  In very general terms, some of the most common trusts include the following.

Living trusts are created by the grantor during the grantor’s lifetime.Continue reading

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