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Since January 2006, A law blog (BLAWG) for professionals and the general public in Ohio regarding estate planning, trust and probate law.

Some Life Events Should Prompt a Visit to Your Estate Planning Attorney

Posted on Friday July 10th, 2009 at 10:49 in divorce, estate planning, guardian, wills, prenuptial agreement, antenuptial agreement, beneficiary designation, minor children, contingent trust

The following is a list of events that warrant setting up an appointment with your estate planning attorney: First Marriage – In most instances when a couple marries, they will want reciprocal wills that leave their estates to each oth...
U.S. Supreme Court Decision Emphasizes the Importance of Updating Your Beneficiary Designations After Divorce

Posted on Friday July 10th, 2009 at 10:41 in divorce, u.s. supreme court, erisa, beneficiary designation

The decision of the United States Supreme Court in Kennedy v. Plan Administrator For DuPont Savings Plan stresses the importance of updating your beneficiary designations after a divorce. The Kennedy case is a classic example of the black letter law...