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We don't stop going to school when we graduate.
~Carol Burnett~
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A Change of Pace
As the kids head back to school, I begin to see my world settle in to a familiar pace. The chaos and adventures of summer are fading and consistency begins to return...things to be done, a schedule to keep, school activities, goals to meet, and many items to check off my personal to do list I put in a drawer at the end of May. Is it time to take action on things you have been putting off?
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How to Protect Your Deceased Loved Ones
from Identity Theft
We've all been warned about protecting ourselves from identity theft, but one group of victims can't take action to protect themselves-the dead. Identity thieves steal the identities of more than 2 million deceased Americans a year, according to fraud prevention firm ID Analytics. Fortunately, there are steps that you can take to discourage identity thieves from targeting a deceased loved one.
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Ideas for Distributing and Estate's
Personal Property in a Fair Way
Unlike money, personal belongings usually cannot be divided equally after their owner passes away. For this reason, distributing possessions like furniture, jewelry, dishes, silverware, artwork, photographs or clothing is often the most difficult challenge in settling an estate.
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Probate Explained
When an Ohio resident dies owning property in the state, that property needs to be transferred to his or her heirs and beneficiaries. This proceeding is called probate, and it occurs whether the person dies with or without a will. Probate takes place in the probate court of the county where the deceased person resided. If the decedent also owned property in another state, probate proceedings may be necessary in that state.
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 Is It Time to Take Action?
Contact us and find out how easy it is to set your estate plan up. You'll sleep better at night knowing things are taken care of the way you want.
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Welcome!
Elizabeth Schmitz practices estate planning, probate and elder law. She guides families and individuals as they provide for themselves and their loved ones during all states of life.
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Elizabeth Schmitz, Attorney At Law
1900 Polaris Parkway, Suite 450
Columbus, OH 43240
614-785-4980
eschmitz@eschmitzlaw.com
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