If you’re making an estate plan in Ohio, start here. Learn how to make a will, trust, and power of attorney (POA) that are valid in your state, or get more information about estate planning and funeral laws specific to Ohio.
A will can help you protect your family and your property.
Learn how to make a living trust 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 People With Disabilities
Ohio ABLE accounts allow people with special needs to save money without jeopardizing their eligibility for public benefits.
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.
Probate is a court-supervised legal process that may be required after someone dies.
Probate court proceedings can be long, costly, and confusing. Learn how Ohio families can save time, money, and hassle
Ohio offers a probate shortcut for "small estates." This makes it easier for survivors to transfer property left by a person who has died.
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.
Learn the rules that govern home funerals in Ohio.