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Trust
A Trust is a legal arrangement where one person (the "grantor") gives control of his property to a trust, which is administered by a "trustee" for the "beneficiary's" benefit. The grantor, trustee and beneficiary may be the same person. In the event of incapacitation or death, the grantor names a successor trustee, as well as successor beneficiaries.
Revocable Living Trust
A Revocable Living Trust, created while you're alive, lets you control the distribution of your estate. You transfer ownership of your property and your assets into the trust. You can serve as the trustee or you can select a person or an institution to be the trustee. A living trust is an effective means of avoiding probate and providing for management of assets. It can be revoked by the person who created it during that person's lifetime. If you're the trustee, you will have to name a successor trustee to distribute the assets at your death. If you are interested in a living trust, you should seek the advice of your attorney in order to draft a trust instrument which best suits your particular needs and circumstances. Click here for a fact sheet from the Ohio State Bar Association.
Irrevocable Living Trust
A trust which has terms and provisions that cannot be changed.
Conservator
A person appointed by the court to manage your financial affairs if you are judged to be incapable of doing this for yourself. A court-appointed conservator may be necessary if you have not executed a durable power of attorney for finances prior to becoming incapacitated. An attorney must be consulted to prepare the legal paperwork and to file the petition requesting a court hearing.
A physician must certify that you are temporarily or permanently incapable of managing your financial affairs and evidence must be produced that you have property or assets that would be wasted unless properly managed by someone else.
A family member is usually appointed to be a conservator, but a friend, an attorney or another person may be appointed. If you disagree with the conservatorship petition you have the legal right to retain an attorney to challenge the petition. A limited conservatorship may be granted, allowing you to retain control over specific financial matters.
Click here to read related fact sheets from the Ohio State Bar Association.
Ohio State Bar Association
Columbus 43204
Description:
The OSBA provides a great deal of general information about all aspects of the law for members of the public, including handbooks, pamphlets, newspaper columns, programs, and information about attorneys. This information is offered free of charge and can be downloaded off of the website. The LawFacts pamphlet series provides general information for consumers about the most commonly encountered legal issues such as advanced directives, wills, bankruptcy, DNR orders, guardianships, living trusts, living wills, probate, etc.
Pro Seniors
Cincinnati OH 45237
Description:
Pro Seniors is a contracted provider of Council on Aging offering the following services:
- legal assistance
- ombudsman services
More about Pro Seniors
Founded in 1975, Pro Seniors is a non-profit organization that provides free legal and long-term care help to older adults. Pro Seniors offers Ohio residents age 60 and older the advice and information they need to solve their legal and nursing home, adult care facility, and home health care problems.
The Pro Seniors Mission
Pro Seniors is dedicated to helping older adults maintain their independence by empowering them, by protecting their interests, and by helping them access resources.
What Pro Seniors Offers
Pro Seniors Legal Hotline serves the State of Ohio. By calling the Pro Seniors Legal Hotline, Ohio residents age 60 or older can receive free assistance over the telephone with a variety of legal or long-term care problems. In Greater Cincinnati, the number to call is (513) 345-4160. In other parts of Ohio, call (800) 488-6070. Find more information on the Legal Hotline by selecting the Legal Hotline link.
Legal Help
If you have a legal problem that cannot be resolved over the telephone, the Legal Hotline may refer you to a Pro Seniors staff attorney if you live in Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton or Warren County. Pro Seniors' staff attorneys handle problems that many private attorneys do not, such as Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, other government benefits and pensions. The Legal Hotline may also refer you to a private attorney who has agreed to accept cases at a reduced fee for clients with limited income.
Legal Information Pamphlets
Pro Seniors provides pamphlets on a variety of subjects, from Medicare and Medicaid to consumer fraud and food stamps. You can find a complete list by selecting the Pamphlets link.
Long-term Care Ombudsmen
If you have a complaint about a nursing home, Pro Seniors can help. The long-term care ombudsmen will investigate and work with you to resolve your concerns about nursing facilities in Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, and Warren counties. Pro Seniors ombudsmen also handle complaints about home care and adult care facilities. You can find more information about the Ombudsman program by selecting the Ombudsman link. The Ombudsman can also help you choose the right care facility to meet your needs.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in assisting older people and have a few free hours each week, Pro Seniors offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. For more information about our volunteer Ombudsman Program, select the Ombudsman link. If you are concerned about fraud and waste in the health care system, select the Ohio Seniors Fight Fraud link to learn more about volunteering for this project. If you are an attorney, you can assist callers to the Legal Hotline or conduct legal research. Paralegals can provide valuable support to our legal staff. Volunteers also are needed to assist staff with mailings and other office projects.