Is Your Trust Document Futile? Maybe.
Many people mistakenly believe that simply obtaining a trust will enable their estates to avoid probate and save estate taxes. We are distressed that some of our clients sign their trust documents and then neglect funding their trusts. The real-life example that we...
Congratulations to Attorneys Nancy Roberson and Kristina Rainer!
What an honor for our peers in the legal industry to recognize our partners as "Best Lawyers in America" for their 2027 Edition in the Elder Law and Trusts and Estates category!
We Won! Thank you, Dayton!
Roberson Law is proud to announce that its attorneys have been officially named "The Best in Dayton" for 2026. This prestigious recognition marks the second time the firm has received this top honor from the local community. The selection followed a competitive,...
Is your Will or Trust moving to Florida (or to a state other than Ohio)?
A common misconception is that a Will, Trust, or Power of Attorney that is prepared in one state will have the same effectiveness and powers in a different state. This is simply not true.
Has your Deceased Loved One’s financial information been made Public after His or Her Death?
Because Ohio has a strong open public record law, the stage is set for scam artists to take advantage of unsuspecting Ohio citizens, regardless of whether the victim is dead or alive. If probate is not avoided (probate records are public), and there is more than one...
Is Your Will Valid if you Divorce or Your Spouse Dies?
Are you getting divorced, obtaining a dissolution, or annulling your marriage? Has your spouse or partner died? If so, then you should consider reevaluating your estate planning documents as soon as possible. According to Section 2107.33(D) of the Ohio Revised Code,...
A Hard Pill to Swallow
Lawyers are often the bearers of bad news, and as the saying goes, “The lawyer is the messenger who gets shot.” Unfortunately, our lawyers are often shot when telling stressed-out caregivers that their terminally ill parents or spouses' nursing home care is not...
On Your Mark, Get Set, Don’t Do Anything!
Wait to open the estate! Here’s why you shouldn’t rush to settle your loved one’s estate…
Roberson Law Partner Sole Recipient of Law Award
Attorney Kristina Rainer was the sole recipient of the 2024 Lloyd O'Hara Public Interest Law Award that is given to only one attorney in the Dayton community every year. See the video produced about her service contributions and the press release about Kristina's...
Which choice should you make: Open a Guardianship or just get a POA?
We get a lot of calls from people who think they need to get a guardianship over their loved one for a variety of reasons spanning from financial irresponsibility to possible self-harm to elder abuse. Deciding between a guardianship or a general durable power of...