Frequently Asked Questions

• What Is The Difference Between A Will And A Trust?
  A Will and a Trust serve different purposes. Most people don`t have either one. A Will and a Trust are similar in the effect that both let you designate exactly how you want your assets and other … more
• What Is An Estate Tax?
  The federal government allows every person to give away, either through lifetime gifts or upon death up to $1 million without being taxed. This is known as your Lifetime Exemption. This Credit … more

Legal Articles

• Estate Taxes: How to Legally Minimize Your Obligation
  People often say that there two things that unavoidable in life: death and taxes.  So, to some it seems unfair when the two coincide and estate taxes are required to be paid on the assets that remain at the time of their death. The estate tax rate is 45%, or almost one half of the assets left in your estate.  Accordingly, many people are interested in learning how to minimize … more
• What Happens When a Person Dies Without a Will
  If you want to make sure that your property is distributed according to your personal wishes at the time of your death, then it is important to have a properly drafted and executed will. However, the law recognizes that there will be some cases when a valid will is not in place at the time of a person’s death and that a decedent’s property will need to be distributed according … more

Free Legal Forms

• Application For Authority To Administer Estate Without Assistance Of An Attorney (Franklin County) - Estate
• Application For Certificate Of Transfer (Franklin County) - Estate
• Application For Family Allowance (Franklin County) - Estate
• Application To Approve Settlement & Distribution Of Wrongful Death & Survival Claims (Franklin County) - Estate

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