Estate planning doesn’t have to be intimidating. Rhodium Law guides busy professionals and business owners across Ohio through a simple, compassionate process so your wishes are honored and your family is protected.
Many busy professionals and business owners feel overwhelmed by the complicated, stressful, legal process of estate planning.
As the saying goes, failing to plan is planning to fail. If you don't put a plan in place for when your night comes, you are letting someone else plan what happens to you and your family if you can no longer make decisions for yourself. Do you really want to leave something so important in someone else's hands?
We've created a simplified process designed to deliver estate planning success with less stress. Led by an experienced attorney, Rhodium Law offers convenient virtual services to help you rest easy knowing you’ve done everything you can to prepare for the future, and protect everyone and everything that matters the most to you.
At Rhodium Law, we know busy professionals and business owners want the peace of mind that comes with ensuring the people (and treasures) you love the most are taken care of if anything happens to you. In order to do this, you need to create an estate plan. The problem is that you feel overwhelmed by the whole task, you prefer to put off until later because it’s unpleasant and you think the cost may outweigh the benefit. You believe it’s hard enough to face your own mortality without having the extra burden of navigating a complicated process. This is why Rhodium Law serves as a trusted friend to guide you through your estate planning journey simply, conveniently and cost-effectively so your wishes are honored and loved ones are spared from additional pain after your gone.
Don’t put off planning for tomorrow, no matter how uncomfortable it is. Instead, work with a trusted team that cares about you to help you create a plan in the event anything happens to you. Imagine knowing that you’ve done everything you can to prepare for the future, preserve your legacy and protect your loved ones from even more legal stress and heartache after you’re gone. That’s the feeling you’ll have after working with Rhodium Law.
We provide tailored legal services through flexible, virtual consultations and with transparent pricing, ensuring a collaborative and comforting experience that prioritizes your unique needs and long-term goals.
We get to know you, your loved ones, and what you want if anything were to happen to you
We create a complete package of legal documents, fully customized to your exact wishes
After you approve the documents, we finalize your plan so you can relax with your legacy and loved ones protected.
7 Reasons Why You Need An Estate Plan Now
We don't take a one-size-fits-all approach to estate planning by using recycled, pre-filled forms. Each plan we craft is carefully tailored to meet your unique goals and objectives. You can choose between creating a will-based plan or a trust-based plan. We'll help you understand the differences between a will and a trust so that you can make an informed decision.
An estate plan ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes, not state laws. Without one, Ohio's intestacy laws dictate asset distribution, which may not align with your intentions. An estate plan also allows you to:
Appoint guardians for minor children
Designate healthcare and financial decision-makers
Minimize potential estate taxes
Avoid the time and expense of probate
Taking proactive steps now provides peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Dying without a will, known as dying "intestate," means the State of Ohio determines how your assets are divided. This process may not reflect your personal relationships or wishes. For instance, if you're married with children from a previous relationship, your spouse might not inherit everything. Creating a will ensures your assets go to the people you choose.
Probate can be lengthy and public. To bypass it:
Establish a Revocable Living Trust: Allows assets to transfer directly to beneficiaries.
Use Transfer-on-Death (TOD) Designations: Applicable for bank accounts, real estate, and vehicles.
Joint Ownership with Rights of Survivorship: Ensures assets pass directly to the co-owner.
These tools can simplify the asset transfer process and maintain privacy. Contact us to learn more!
A comprehensive estate plan typically includes:
Last Will and Testament or Revocable Living Trust:
Last Will and Testament - Specifies asset distribution and guardianship preferences.
Durable Financial Power of Attorney: Appoints someone to manage financial matters if you're incapacitated.
Healthcare Power of Attorney: Designates someone to make medical decisions on your behalf.
Living Will: Outlines your wishes regarding life-sustaining treatments.
These documents work together to protect your interests and ensure your wishes are honored.
Regular reviews ensure your estate plan reflects your current wishes and circumstances. Consider updating your plan:
After major life events (e.g., marriage, divorce, birth of a child)
If there's a significant change in assets
When laws affecting estate planning change
Every 3-5 years as a general practice
Staying proactive ensures your estate plan remains effective and aligned with your goals.
At Rhodium Law, we help professionals and business owners safeguard what matters most to them. Strategic planning creates protection from the uncertainties of tomorrow, and positions your family to prosper when the night comes.
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