Are you looking to write your Will, create a Trust, or otherwise plan for your future? If so, you are in the right place. Krause Law exclusively handles estate planning and administration matters on behalf of our clients, and we are prepared to assist you in any way we can. Contact a dedicated Medina, Ohio estate planning lawyer from Krause Law today so we can start working on your plan or case, helping you get the peace of mind you deserve.
Estate Planning Lawyer | Here for Clients in Medina County, Ohio
Creating an estate plan is more than just a legal matter; it’s a question of the legacy you will leave behind for your loved ones. Krause Law is honored to represent clients from all walks of life in Medina County and throughout the state of Ohio, and if you need a competent Medina County, Ohio estate lawyer you can depend on, look no further than our firm.
Our Estate Law Services
Krause Law handles the gamut of estate planning and administration matters on behalf of our clients, including the following:
- Wills: Your Will is the foundation of your estate plan. Your Will determines how assets will be distributed upon your passing and who will be in charge of distributing those assets (your executor). Your Will must touch all the bases, and you shouldn’t hire just any attorney to write your Will. Put your trust in Krause Law. We will sit down with you, listen to your goals, and ensure your Will functions exactly how you want it to.
- Trusts: People create Trusts for a wide array of reasons. Most importantly, creating a Trust will ensure that your assets are passed down to your heirs privately and without your family being required to go through the Probate Court process. Also, creating a Trust will provide for heirs, such as family members, or whomever you name as beneficiaries, when and if they are good at handling money and for those who may need guidance with handling the money you left them or those heirs who might have drug or alcohol problems.
- Powers of Attorney: Powers of attorney are one of the best ways for an individual to ensure their needs are covered during their lifetime. As a Grantor (the person who creates a power of attorney) you will appoint an Agent (the person you named to help you) to act on your behalf. This means you can choose a specific person to handle routine financial matters and, when necessary, make crucial financial decisions if and when you are unable to handle your own affairs.
- Healthcare Directives: Establishing advance healthcare directives, such as Living Wills and Durable Powers of Attorney for Healthcare, is your way of stating, in writing, the type of end-of-life care you wish to receive, such as whether you would rather be placed on a ventilator, receive artificially provided fluids and nutrition, and more, should you be unable to make those decisions on your own. Though these are not the funnest things to think about, these are important decisions you need to make.
- Remarriage Protection: When you were married, you likely listed your spouse as the recipient of all of your assets upon your passing. However, if you get divorced, you will probably want to change that in your Will, Trust, and any other beneficial assets. Typically, your children or other family members will now become the primary recipients of your assets at death.
- Asset Protection: You’ve worked for a living for many years and you need to ensure your assets are protected. We can help you craft asset protection plans that can ensure your assets are covered in a wide range of circumstances, including your or a beneficiary’s divorce, lawsuits, failed business ventures, and more.
- Special Needs Planning: If you have a special needs child, it’s important to consult with a competent estate planning lawyer who can help you plan for their future. Our team can work to ensure your loved one receives their rightful inheritance while continuing to receive the government benefits provided to them.
Elder Law Services
One of the most important things people can do during their lifetime is prepare for their older age. In the legal arena, this is known as elder law. Some of the services a Medina County, Ohio elder law attorney from Krause Law can provide include:
- Medicaid Planning: Most people like to protect their hard-earned assets. It is always wise to plan ahead to protect these assets if, someday, you end up needing long-term healthcare, such as in a nursing home. If you or your loved one would like to plan ahead or you or a loved one are currently facing admission into a nursing home, you should strongly consider hiring an attorney from Krause Law who can provide you with crucial Medicaid planning services.
- Guardianships: If you or a loved one have not completed a comprehensive estate plan and when and if you become incapacitated, you will want to have a hand-picked person appointed as your Guardian. This can allow you to make the decision regarding who this person is instead of the Court making this decision for you. This will enable your needs, including financial and medical needs, to be protected at every turn. Krause Law has extensive experience guiding clients through the process of naming or becoming legal guardians, and we are prepared to put that experience to work for you.
Probate in Ohio
Probate is the process by which a person’s estate is, upon death, administered in the county Probate Court. Unfortunately, the probate process can be quite complex. It also can be quite expensive. If you have ever been named as an Executor in a Will or were named as a beneficiary of some or all of a deceased person’s estate, you probably have experienced just how long it can take to complete the probate process. Even if you haven’t, in many cases, it can take a long time. If you are tasked with being the Administrator or Executor of someone’s estate, you should strongly consider retaining the services of a competent Medina County, Ohio probate lawyer who can help guide you through the process and ensure everything moves along as smoothly as possible.
Without a lawyer, you run the risk of making certain critical mistakes that can drastically impact the future of your loved one’s estate. We help you eliminate these negative impacts and potential legal troubles if you are appointed as an Executor of someone’s estate. Don’t go it alone. Work alongside a knowledgeable attorney you can trust.
Contact an Estate Planning Lawyer Today
The bottom line is that if you are looking to craft a comprehensive estate plan or are about to enter the probate process, you should only do so with a seasoned attorney in your corner. Our firm has guided countless clients through estate planning and administration matters for decades, and we are here to help you as well. We proudly assist clients throughout Ohio, including in Medina County, Cuyahoga County, Lorain County, and Summit County. Contact Krause Law today to schedule your free initial consultation with a skilled estate planning lawyer from our dedicated legal team. We are here to listen to your goals, and, from there, craft a tailored estate plan on your behalf.
