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Tue Mar 10th, by Daniel McGowan, on New Probate & Trust Cases | Share

Effective estate planning is very feasible and a true bargain when compared to the cost of litigation

Thu Feb 27th, by Daniel McGowan, on New Probate & Trust Cases | Share

A Trustee of an Ohio Trust must comply with the Ohio Prudent Investor Act unless the Trust Instrument dictates otherwise.  

Thu Feb 20th, by Daniel McGowan, on New Probate & Trust Cases | Share

A Trustee shall keep the current Beneficiaries reasonably informed as to the material facts necessary for them to protect their interests.  

Tue Feb 11th, by Daniel McGowan, on Probate Law and Procedure | Share

If a person can show the Court they have an interest relating to the welfare of another person, Ohio Courts will generally allow the person to participate in guardianship proceedings.  

Thu Feb 6th, by Daniel McGowan, on New Probate & Trust Cases | Share

The Ohio Trust Code allows for beneficiaries to be awarded their attorneys' fees when challenging the conduct of a trustee for breach of duty.

Wed Feb 5th, by Daniel McGowan, on New Probate & Trust Cases | Share

Reformation of Trusts and general powers of appointment. 

Tue Jan 28th, by Daniel McGowan, on New Probate & Trust Cases | Share

Ohio courts that use mediation must adopt the state's Uniform Mediation Act by local rule.

Mon Jan 27th, by Daniel McGowan, on New Probate & Trust Cases | Share

Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code § 5806.02(G), a trustee who does not know that a trust has been revoked or amended is not liable to the settlor or settlor's successors in interest for distributions...

Thu Jan 23rd, by Daniel McGowan, on New Probate & Trust Cases | Share

The terms of the trust may be modified or revoked:  Per Ohio Revised Code § 5808.08(C), the terms of a trust may confer upon a trustee or other person a power to direct the modification or...