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Marta J. Williger, Attorney at Law, discusses six things to consider when writing your will – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 15, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Six Things to Consider when Writing Your Will

By Marta J. Williger, Attorney at Law, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine

1. Non-probate Property: Your will only controls property that transfers through the probate court. Non-probate property includes: Property held jointly which passes automatically upon your death to the other owner. Property may be “payable on death” to another person. Insurance proceeds, annuities and IRAs go directly to the named beneficiary. […]

Bradley & Riley on the inheritance rights of omitted children – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 20, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Inheritance Rights of Omitted Children

By Janice Kerkove, Attorney, Bradley & Riley, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
If you sign a last will and testament, that document generally determines whether and to what extent your children will inherit your estate. But what happens if you die without a last will and testament or what happens if your last will and testament is not current and some of your children are omitted […]

Blakemore Meeker and Bowler Co., LPA, on employment in Ohio – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 20, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Employment in Ohio

By Michael B. Bowler, Attorney, Blakemore Meeker and Bowler Co., LPA, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine

In these troubled economic times, one large issue in our nation is that of jobs and employment. We, as a nation, are far from full employment. People are losing their jobs, or not being hired for a job in the first place. These individuals are oftentimes interested in knowing their legal rights with respect to their employment situation. […]

Becker & House on using retirement benefits in your estate plan – LIVING WELL Magazine

October 29, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

USING RETIREMENT BENEFITS IN YOUR ESTATE PLAN
By Allison E. Evans, Esq., Becker & House, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
Most individuals today understand the critical importance of saving for retirement. We were lectured about it by our parents, we stress it to our children, and we discuss it with our employers and financial advisors. […]

Hammerle Finley Law Firm on Authorization Agreements – LIVING WELL Magazine

October 25, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Authorization Agreement

By Virginia Hammerle and Craig Fowler, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Sometimes the Texas Legislature gets it right.

You need look no further than the recent law with the unwieldy name of “Authorization Agreement for Nonparent Relative.” What a benefit for parents, grandparents and children. […]

Do I have to go to probate court? – Davidge & Wright, L.P., LIVING WELL Magazine

October 25, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Do I Have to Go to Probate Court?

By Tiffany S. Wright, Davidge & Wright, L.P., Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

When an individual dies “testate” it means he or she has left a valid will which, if admitted to probate by the probate judge, will define the distributions from that individual’s probate estate. […]

Dorsey & Company on what you need to know about beneficiary designations – LIVING WELL Magazine

September 29, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

What You Need to Know About Beneficiary Designations

Courtesy Dorsey & Company, Inc., New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
When you think about estate planning, the first thing that may come to mind is your will or living trust. However, while these are valuable documents, they do not have any effect on the distribution of many of your important assets. […]

Robert C. Meeker of Blakemore, Meeker, & Bowler Co., L.P.A. on what to do in case of personal injury – LIVING WELL Magazine

September 18, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

What to do in case of Personal Injury

By Robert C. Meeker, Personal Injury Attorney, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
Personal injury is a legal term for an injury to the body, mind or emotions, as opposed to an injury to property. Personal injury accidents include dog bites, slip and fall, product liability, and the most common type of personal injury claim, auto accidents. […]

Becker & House PLLC on estate planning – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 30, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Thoughts from an Estate Planning Attorney
By John R. Becker, Esq., Becker & House PLLC, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
An all-too-common mistake I have seen in my years of practice is the failure to have a well-written Last Will and Testament in place before death. […]

Douglas G. Goldberg, Esq., on retirement plans – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 26, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Who Should be the Beneficiary of my Retirement Plan?

Douglas G. Goldberg, Esq., Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Clients ask this question every day. And every day I have the same answer…
It depends. It depends on whether you want the beneficiary to have more control over the assets or the assets to be better protected from the beneficiary’s creditors, a lawsuit, or a failed marriage. […]