Trust And Estate Administrartion Archives

April 29, 2026

Comprehensive Special Needs Planning: How Trusts and ABLE Accounts Work Together

Caring for a loved one with a disability changes everything. It dictates daily routines. It completely alters long-term finances. Most importantly, it creates anxiety. If...
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March 17, 2026

Is Probate Required in Ohio?

There are many reasons why an heir may need to go through probate to settle a decedent's estate. Whether you need to legally transfer your...
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December 19, 2025

How Long Do I Have to File Probate in Ohio?

There are many reasons why you may file probate, whether it be the legal transfer of assets or to validate a will. Without this process,...
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August 7, 2025

What To Do When You Inherit Property in Ohio

You've just lost someone important to you, and now you're responsible for their home. Maybe it's sitting empty while you figure out what to do...
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June 2, 2025

WHY DO I HAVE TO OPEN A PROBATE ESTATE IN OHIO?

We often think that if we're careful enough, and draft an estate plan, our estate won't have to go through probate when we die. But...
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June 2, 2025

5 QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN HIRING A PROFESSIONAL TRUSTEE

At DuPont & Blumenstiel, a vast majority of the estate plans we create contain trusts. One of the most important decisions our clients will make...
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June 2, 2025

HOW A BENEFICIARY-CONTROLLED TRUST WORKS IN OHIO

Would you like to provide your loved ones with an inheritance and protect them from the risks that may come with a large windfall? If...
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June 2, 2025

Investment vs. Distribution Trustees

When creating a trust, many people chose to name themselves as the initial trustee. They want to be responsible for administering the trust until they...
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June 2, 2025

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT TRUSTEE

Whether you are reviewing your existing trust or creating a new one, you should understand the important role that a trustee plays. Trustee(s) are in...
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June 2, 2025

BILLS AND SERVICES TO CANCEL WHEN A LOVED ONE DIES

In addition to the emotional difficulty of processing someone’s death, there are also many tasks that must be dealt with. When a loved one dies,...
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