Trust And Estate Administrartion Archives

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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June 2, 2025

SURVIVOR’S TRUST VS. JOINT TRUST

Many married couples share almost everything, including finances. Many of our clients choose to have one joint living trust instead of two. A joint trust...
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June 2, 2025

WIDOWS: WHAT TO DO IF YOUR SPOUSE HAD A TRUST WITH A DISCLAIMER PROVISION

Losing a loved one, especially a spouse, is one of the most difficult things you may face in life. Surely you'll need to take time...
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June 2, 2025

CAN I COLLECT ON MY DECEASED SPOUSE’S LOANS?

As Americans, we often want bigger, nicer, more expensive things that we don't have the cash for upfront. We like to live in proper homes...
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June 2, 2025

DOES A TRUSTEE HAVE AUTHORITY TO SELL ASSETS?

A trustee is a person or entity responsible for managing and administering your trust. They must ask according to your instructions and state law. As...
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