A transfer on death (TOD) deed is a common method of transferring real estate. Upon death of the homeowner, the deed instantly transfers the property to the named beneficiary. A recent case brings to light a lurking danger of using TOD deeds, and serves as a...
Attorney Thomas Taneff
Thomas Taneff has the experience of being involved in over 10,000 matters throughout his 30-year career. In addition, he has also been involved in over 5,000 cases involving adoption and/or surrogacy. Thomas has completed programs at OSU (undergraduate degree), Capital University Law School (Juris Doctor), and the Harvard Law School (post-graduate program). Thomas Taneff has experience working in estate planning, adoption services, estate administration, and probate. Thomas has extensive knowledge from every perspective within these practice areas from nearly 30 years of experience focusing on adoption and probate law. Thomas is also a former Magistrate for the Franklin County Probate Court.
What is the Difference Between Will and Estate Planning?
What will happen to your belongings after you pass? Who will care for your children? Planning for the future is crucial. That’s where wills, trusts and estate planning come in. A will and other estate planning documents ensure there’s a plan in place for your care,...
“I NEVER KNEW I COULD ADOPT AN ADULT”
A while back, I was contacted by an old client who unfortunately told me he was terminally ill with cancer. Mr. Smith, (as we'll refer to him and obviously this is not his real name), my old client, contacted me to tell me that he wanted to get his Will updated. So we...
The “Do It Yourself” Will
Ahhhh… You think you’re gonna save money by using a do-it-yourself online Will, Trust, Power of Attorney, or just write something up yourself. We love it! Instead of avoiding one lawyer, in many cases it can guarantee work for one, two, or even three lawyers. So, on...
ESTATE PLANNING SCREW-UPS!
I DON’T HAVE MUCH. So what?! You can still decide who gets your stuff! You may not need a complex Trust, but a basic Will can direct where you want assets to go. Who gets the family Bible? Or your mother’s jewelry? Save your loved ones from fighting over who gets...
COMMON MISTAKES AFTER SETTING UP A TRUST
After you set up a Trust, look at asset transfers and beneficiary designations. Failure to do so can preclude maximizing benefits and causing extra costs and inconvenience. Typical Trust Mistakes Include: Asset Transfers: Creating a trust is just the...
Choosing A Guardian For Your Kids! Or, Choosing The Least Worst Person You Trust!
If something happened to you, who raises your kids? If you don’t take care of this, don’t worry . . . the courts will decide. You don’t like this idea? Then, do something about it. Think about who would be the best...
Over 49,000 Adoptees in US Left Without Citizenship
To learn more about this concerning issue of adoptees who do not have US citizenship, click here!
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