TAG: #will

Do I Need a Will if I Am Single?

04.22.2023

Yes! A will allows you to dictate where your personal property goes to – including your pets! Without a will your assets will pass through probate in according to Ohio’s descent and distribution statute. For single persons without kids, your assets will go to your parents. Meaning your parents will…

Can I Use a Different Lawyer Than the One Who Created the Trust or Will?

04.13.2023

Yes, you can go to any attorney you want to update your will or trust. You may choose to hire a new attorney because you have moved to a new state, your prior attorney has retired, passed away, or you simply did not love the experience (see our article on…

Do I have to use the same attorney to update my will that drafted it? 

04.06.2023

No. You can go to any attorney you want to update your will. However, the attorney who drafted it likely (should) have a word copy of the will that can be easily updated. If you go to a new attorney, they might need to draft an entirely new will because…