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What Is a Living Trust in Ohio? A Guide for Residents Hillsboro and Surrounding Areas
When planning for the future, many Ohio residents ask, “What is a living trust in Ohio?” A living trust is a powerful estate planning tool that allows you to manage your assets during your lifetime and distribute them seamlessly after your passing, often bypassing the costly and time-consuming probate process. For families in Hillsboro Ohio , Mount Orab , West Union , Winchester , and Washington Court House , understanding living trusts is essential to securing your legacy.
James Schroeder
Nov 85 min read


What Does an Estate Planning Attorney Do in Ohio? Your Guide to Schroeder Law Group’s Services
When planning for your family’s future, you may find yourself asking, “What does an estate planning attorney do in Ohio?” At Schroeder Law Group , a trusted Hillsboro estate planning attorney and Ohio estate planning lawyer , we’re here to answer that question and guide residents of Hillsboro Ohio , Mount Orab , West Union , Winchester , and Washington Court House toward a secure legacy. With over 15 years of experience, our firm specializes in creating personalized estate
James Schroeder
Nov 85 min read


Five Estate Planning Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them in Hillsboro, Ohio
Schroeder Law Group | Estate Planning Attorneys Serving Hillsboro & Highland County Estate planning is one of the most important gifts you can leave your family — but it’s also one of the most overlooked. In Hillsboro, Ohio, where family farms, small businesses, and generational homes are common, a poorly executed estate plan can lead to probate delays, family disputes, and unnecessary taxes. At Schroeder Law Group , our experienced estate planning attorneys help Hillsboro re
James Schroeder
Oct 303 min read


What Makes Schroeder Law Group Unique in Hillsboro
When seeking a trusted attorney or lawyer in Hillsboro or the surrounding Southwest Ohio counties—Brown, Adams, Clermont, Highland,...
James Schroeder
Aug 292 min read


Handing Down Your Legacy now available on Amazon
We are proud to announce that Handing Down Your Legacy: Estate Planning in Ohio by James Schroeder is hot off the presses and available...
James Schroeder
Aug 281 min read


Ohio Medicaid Spousal Protections for Nursing Home Care
It's never too late to make smart decisions about money. I wish I had started saving in my teen years but unfortunately it was years...
James Schroeder
Jun 65 min read


Crisis Medicaid Planning: Is it too late to save the Farm?
Crisis Medicaid estate planning involves strategies to protect assets and qualify for Medicaid when long-term care is urgently needed,...
James Schroeder
May 133 min read


Per Stirpes and Per Capita in Estate Planning: What's the Difference?
Estate planning involves making critical decisions about how assets will be distributed after a person’s death. Two key terms often...
James Schroeder
May 86 min read


Why Trusts Should Include a Trust Protector Clause
Trusts are powerful tools for estate planning, asset protection, and wealth management. They provide a structured way to manage and...
James Schroeder
May 55 min read


Understanding the Differences Between Revocable Living Trusts and Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts
Estate planning is a critical step in ensuring your assets are protected, your wishes are honored, and your loved ones are cared for...
James Schroeder
Apr 113 min read


Death and Taxes: Filing a Final Tax Return for a Loved One
Picking up the pieces after a loved one passes away is difficult, compounded by the stress and grief associated with the loss itself. ...
James Schroeder
Mar 113 min read


Planning to Retire in the Next Year: What to Consider
Retiring within the next year is an exciting milestone, but it requires careful planning and preparation to ensure a smooth transition...
James Schroeder
Mar 85 min read


The Dangers of Gifting Assets to Children for Medicaid Qualification
Many people facing the prospect of long-term care consider gifting assets to their children as a way to qualify for Medicaid assistance....
James Schroeder
Mar 84 min read


Protecting Assets with Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts
One of the most powerful tools for an estate planning attorney is the Medicaid Asset Protection Trust or “MAPT”. This Irrevocable...
James Schroeder
Mar 83 min read


Do I need to charge my Children Interest if I Sell them Real Estate?
One of the tools we use when transferring real estate from parents to a child or among other family members is to purchase the property....
James Schroeder
Jan 203 min read


What to Look for in a Solar Land Lease
Whether you are driving the roads of Brown and Highland County or reading this newspaper on a weekly basis you probably have noticed that...
James Schroeder
Dec 26, 20245 min read


Highest Bidder is not necessarily the Best Bidder when leasing Cropland
One of my favorite clients (yes attorneys have favorites) is a cranberry and blueberry operation in southern New Jersey. A few years ago...
James Schroeder
Dec 26, 20243 min read


WHAT DO I DO NOW THAT I HAVE A WILL?
SECURE THE PAPERS. Have a plan as to where these documents will be safely kept. Let your beneficiary know where to find the originals....
James Schroeder
Dec 26, 20242 min read


WHAT DO I DO NOW THAT I HAVE A TRUST?
SECURE THE PLAN. Have a plan as to where these documents will be safely kept. Let your beneficiary know where to find the originals. If...
James Schroeder
Dec 26, 20242 min read


The Crucial Importance of Having a Will and Power of Attorney Documents - Estate Planning
The Crucial Importance of Having a Will and Power of Attorney Documents Death and incapacitation are inevitable aspects of the human...
James Schroeder
Dec 26, 20244 min read
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