LANCIONE & LLOYD LAW OFFICE CO.

A will is a document in which a person decides how his or her  property will be distributed after death.  If you die without a will,  your property will be distributed according to Ohio law,  and may not pass to those who you intended.

There are several things that a will can do.  It names your beneficiaries.  It can name who you want to be appointed as guardian of your children should they be minors when you die.  It also names the person who you trust to manage your estate upon your death.  The will give that person power to act on your behalf in transferring property and pay expenses.  You can give that person specific powers,  or direct them to do specific things.

Estate planning is a complex process that is different for everyone.  Is a trust necessary to protect your assets?  Should I put my house in my children's names?  There are consequences that an attorney can explain to you that you cannot find on the internet, or though estate planning software.  If your will is not properly drafted or executed,  it may not be admissible in Court and could result in your estate not being administered according to your wishes.