Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Elyria, OH

Yes - and so does just about everybody else. A will tells the world exactly how you want your assets distributed when you die. Dying without a will - known as dying "intestate" - means you have no say over who receives your assets and can leave your heirs and the court system the complex and costly job of wrangling over who should get what. In Ohio, a Will must be executed by the individual, dated and signed in the presence of two independent witnesses to be effective. The Spike Legal Group LLC can assist in the writing and preparation of these documents, making sure that no loose ends are left unaddressed, and no ambiguities remain in the wording of the Will. Contact us today to get started with your Estate Planning.

A living will is a legal document that allows you to express your wishes to doctors in case you become incapacitated. In a living will, you can outline whether or not you want your life to be artificially prolonged in the event of a devastating illness or injury. A living will is often combined with a "health care proxy," which allows you to designate someone to make health care decisions for you if you become incapacitated. The living will and the health care proxy together make up what's called an "advanced health care directive." The Spike Legal Group LLC can assist in the writing and preparation of these documents. Contact us today to get started with your Estate Planning.

A trust can be a useful estate-planning tool for lots of people. But given the expenses associated with opening one, it's probably not worth it unless you have a certain amount of assets. Trusts are flexible, varied, and complex. Each type has advantages and disadvantages, which you should discuss thoroughly with your estate-planning attorney before setting one up. NOTE: Assets you want to be protected by the trust must be retitled in the name of the trust. Anything that is not titled to the trust when you die will have to go through probate. The Spike Legal Group LLC can assist in the preparation of a Trust. Contact us today to get started with your Estate Planning.

Probate Court is the responsible court for handling adoption proceedings, guardianship proceedings, and the determination of competency issues. The Spike Legal Group LLC is experienced in handling all matters before the Probate Court in Lorain County and any of the surrounding county jurisdictions. Call us today to see how we can help you!