The probate court has delivered Letters of Authority appointing you as Personal Representative of your loved one’s estate. So, now what? This is a tremendous responsibility, and it is easy to get overwhelmed by the long list of what needs to be done, all the different court requirements and deadlines, and the arduous processes of [...]
Last month, Michelle Trent joined The Probate Pro team and she has been an amazing addition. Michelle comes to us with 5 years of litigation and personal injury practice experience. She looks forward to putting her legal skills, in and out of the courtroom, to work for our clients. Advocacy is her passion and she [...]
Difficulties with estate planning Estate planning is a commonly overlooked tool that can give you peace of mind and help your children after your passing. Parents want what is best for their children: to live happily, healthily, and hopefully to be more successful than their parents before them. Sometimes, however, you might understand that your [...]
Angela Tripi started with The Probate Pro last month and has been an incredible addition to The Probate Pro team. She comes to us from the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office where she worked as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. Angela will be focusing the majority of her time on guardianships, conservatorships, and special needs planning, but [...]
Consider this for your estate plan... So you have meticulously assembled your estate plan and provided for your loved ones: a life insurance policy for your kids, the cabin up north goes to uncle Bob, your investment accounts to your husband, your brother-in-law does not get the 1940s baseball mitt handed down to you by [...]
Family Situations Can Change Often Time flies by faster than you think, but this is not merely an observation about life. The fact of the matter is, what works for you and your family today may not make sense tomorrow, or in a few years from now. Maintaining and updating your estate plan very important, [...]
Entering the Ohio Market with Nick Laudato Nick Laudato, an experienced probate attorney from Northeast Ohio, has joined The Probate Pro team. As a lifelong resident of Ohio and an attorney with a passion for helping others, he recognized the growing need for elder law attorneys in Ohio. Nick is now operating the Cleveland, Ohio [...]
What is a Guardianship? When a person lacks the understanding or ability to make or communicate informed decisions relating to their care, medical needs, and placement, the individual may need the help of a guardian. A guardian is appointed by the probate court at the request of a concerned person (the petitioner). Common petitioners include [...]
Choosing a Trustee – Why is this important again? I’ve admittedly put more thought into what kind of toothpaste I should buy than who I would appoint as my Trustee. While I am young, I know that one day, hopefully a long time from now, who I pick will become very important. Your family could [...]
We are bringing in new talent all the time! Andrew Lorelli, who started at The Probate Pro in November, comes to us as an experienced attorney. He has put in time working in criminal defense, no-fault insurance defense, family law, general civil litigation and unclaimed asset recovery, but he says that probate is his true [...]
