The Perla Law Firm, LLC - Estate Law
Wills
A properly drafted will helps ensure your wishes are honored, your loved ones are protected, and your estate is distributed according to your intentions.
A Will is an essential part of any estate plan.
There are several reasons to have a Will in place:
Inheritance
A Will gives you the opportunity to state who will inherit your probate estate and in what proportions. This means that if assets are titled in your name alone at death and must go through probate, your Will provides instructions for how those assets will be distributed. Without a valid Will, your probate estate will be distributed according to Ohio law rather than your wishes.
Administration
A Will gives you the opportunity to appoint someone you trust to administer your probate estate, called an Executor. Without this appointment, the court will appoint an in-state resident of the Court’s own choosing, giving preference to next of kin and requiring the posting of bond, adding expense to the estate. An administrator will also need to ask the court for permission before doing simple tasks like selling property and settling debts, again adding expense to the estate.
Guardian of a Minor
A Will gives you the opportunity to appoint a guardian for minor children and a custodian to manage a minor’s inheritance. Without such appointments, the court will decide who will care for your children and their finances.
At The Perla Law Firm, LLC, we work closely with individuals and families to prepare thoughtful, personalized Wills that reflect their unique goals and circumstances.
Whether you are creating your first estate plan or updating an existing Will, our team is here to provide trusted legal guidance every step of the way.
Contact The Perla Law Firm today to schedule a consultation and begin building a plan that brings peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Last Will and Testament
Whether you are creating your first estate plan or updating an existing Will, our team is here to provide trusted legal guidance every step of the way.
Contact our office today to schedule a consultation.
Estate Law Services
Estate Planning • Wills • Living Trusts • Probate Avoidance Deeds • Financial Power of Attorney • Healthcare Power of Attorney & Living Will • Disposition of Bodily Remains • Medicaid Planning • Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts • Special Needs Trusts • Elder Law • Caregiver Agreements • Guardianships
Creating estate planning documents is only part of the process. Equally important is ensuring that the right people know where the documents are located and can access them when needed.