Ohio Estate Planning

Making a Will in Ohio

A will can help you protect your family and your property.

Make a Living Trust in Ohio

Learn how to make a living trust in Ohio.

Intestate Succession in Ohio

What happens if you die without a will? Learn about intestacy in Ohio.

Ohio Restrictions on Who Can Serve as Executor

Learn the rules about who can be your personal representative in Ohio.  

ABLE Accounts in Ohio: A Savings Plan for Disability Costs

Ohio ABLE accounts allow people with special needs to save money without jeopardizing their eligibility for public benefits.

Ohio Power of Attorney Laws

A durable POA allows someone to help you with your financial matters if you ever become incapacitated—here's how to make one in Ohio.

Ohio Probate: An Overview

Probate is a court-supervised legal process that may be required after someone dies.

Avoiding Probate in Ohio

Probate court proceedings can be long, costly, and confusing. Learn how Ohio families can save time, money, and hassle

Probate Shortcuts in Ohio

Ohio offers a probate shortcut for "small estates." This makes it easier for survivors to transfer property left by a person who has died.

Death With Dignity in Ohio

Ohio failed to pass a death with dignity law that would have allowed terminally ill patients to request life-ending medication.

Burial and Cremation Laws in Ohio

Everything you need to know about burial and cremation in Ohio.

Ohio Home Funeral Laws

Learn the rules that govern home funerals in Ohio.