An estate plan is a collection of legal documents that outlines how your assets should be distributed upon your death. It’s crucial for protecting your family’s future, ensuring your wishes are carried out, and potentially avoiding probate. Without proper planning, your estate may be subject to lengthy and costly legal processes. As experienced estate planning attorneys, we at Jarvis Law can guide you through this process to ensure your loved ones are protected.

It’s never too early to start estate planning. Major life events such as marriage, childbirth, starting a business, or considering a business succession plan can often trigger the need for an estate plan. However, it’s wise to have a plan in place even if these events haven’t occurred. At Jarvis Law, we offer free consultations to help you understand the importance of early and comprehensive planning and estate administration.

At Jarvis Law, we recommend a comprehensive estate plan that typically includes a last will and testament, revocable living trust or irrevocable trust, financial power of attorney, healthcare power of attorney, and living will. We always adapt our approach based on the unique needs of our clients. Our estate planning and trust administration services include drafting all necessary documents and ensuring they reflect your wishes accurately.

Absolutely. Elder law issues often intersect with estate planning, especially regarding long-term care and Medicaid planning. Our team of skilled elder law attorneys has deep experience in estate planning, elder law, and probate law to protect your loved ones during their golden years. As attorneys experienced in estate planning and elder law, we can help navigate these complex areas, safeguarding your or your loved one’s rights and assets.

The probate process is the legal procedure for administering an estate after someone dies. The probate process typically involves multiple steps, as many as six, and can be lengthy, costly, and very public. However, proper planning, including the use of revocable or irrevocable trusts established by an experienced estate planning attorney, can help with probate avoidance and minimize the time and expense tied to probate while ensuring your family’s future is protected.

Yes. If you own a business in Ohio, it’s important to include a succession plan in your estate plan. This ensures a smooth transition and operation of the business upon your retirement or death. Succession planning doesn’t have to turn into something resembling a fraught TV drama.

Jarvis Law’s legal services extend to business succession planning. The attorneys in our business law and estate planning practice areas have extensive experience and will work closely with you to develop a comprehensive succession plan that aligns with your overall estate plan and will protect assets and your family members.

Living trusts, whether revocable or irrevocable, hold your assets during your lifetime. Then, upon your death, these trust assets are transferred directly to the beneficiaries without going through probate. This can speed up the distribution process and maintain privacy. At Jarvis Law, our attorneys are skilled in establishing and managing trusts as part of a comprehensive estate plan.

There are many benefits to establishing a trust. But there are also considerations you should be aware of before setting up a trust. Revocable trusts and irrevocable trusts differ slightly with regard to tax-shelter benefits, how they can be modified, and the estate administration. So, speak with one of the experienced estate planning lawyers at Jarvis Law, who can help you understand the differences and make the best estate planning choices for you and your family members.

Without proper planning, your loved ones may face additional legal and financial hurdles during an already difficult time. By working with our experienced Ohio estate planning attorneys at Jarvis Law, you can ensure that your wishes are honored and your family is taken care of according to your plan.

Yes. You can easily schedule a free consultation with one of the experienced attorneys in our estate planning services division by calling (740) 660-6069 or filling out the form on our website. Our team of central Ohio estate planning lawyers is readily available to address any legal issues or concerns you may have and guide you through the process of establishing a comprehensive estate plan.