ABA Standing Committee on Paralegals
The Standing Committee on Paralegals develops and promotes policies relating to the education, employment, training and effective use of paralegals.

Adult and Minor Guardianship Video Training Courses 
These CourtWise© online video training courses are brought to you by the nonprofit Guardian Angels of Ohio and the Ohio Association of Probate Judges . The courses are designed to provide a general understanding of the guardianship legal process along with links to Ohio resources and information.

Be Clear on Where to Find Your Will, Other Key Papers
Dispatch.com - Who knows where to find your important documents if you die? Will your death lead to chaos about your wishes and financial holdings? Useful in the situation, a letter of instruction includes the names of who should be contacted if you die and the whereabouts of all your essential documents, plus guardianship instructions if you have underage children. Also included in this article are web sites where you can freely download either a template for a letter of instruction or detailed information about what the letter should include.

A Death in the Family
Mainstay Investments - Use this guide to help you organize yourself while tackling the immediate needs of the family after the death of a loved one.

The Economic Benefits of Paralegal Utilization
American Bar Association - Topics include economic advantages of paralegal utilization, how to quantify profits through paralegal utilization, ways to improve client satisfaction and retention and lawyer quality of life, and how to sidestep the dangers of turnover.

The Executor's Job
Nolo.com - An executor is entrusted with responsibility for winding up someone's earthly affairs -- a big or little task, depending on the situation.

Information for Lawyers: How Paralegals Can Improve Your Practice
American Bar Association - It's one of the most important skills in practicing law: building an effective work team to serve clients in the best possible manner and generate profits. Paralegals can be a key element in that team.

Paralegals in Ohio
by Nancy E. Morrison, former Franklin County Probate Court Magistrate, As seen in the Citator - Paralegals have continued to work in the probate area in greater numbers and reliance on paralegals has grown.

Perspectives: Families often must deal with extra tax burden
Marietta Times.com - Ohio's estate tax can take an unexpected bite out of an inheritance and can be especially difficult for middle income people who aren't prepared for dealing with an asset rich but cash poor estate.

Second Marriages: Estate Planning Required
Beacon.net - People are living longer today. Many are remarrying to fully enjoy the second half of their lives. This being said, many estate problems can occur when no estate planning is completed prior to or after the marriage.