<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Schroeder Law Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering you through legal clarity in southwestern Ohio and Southern New Jersey]]></description><link>https://www.southwestohiolaw.com/news-and-resources</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:46:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.willsandestateplans.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Best General Counsel Is a Business Partner First, Lawyer Second]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early in my practice, a client called me frustrated. He had taken a contract to another attorney before coming to me, and that attorney had handed it back with seventeen redlined changes and a bill — but no clear answer on whether to sign it. "He told me everything that was wrong with it," my client said. "He never told me what to do." That is exactly the wrong kind of lawyer. I have been practicing law for awhile now, though I went to law school in my 30's — real estate closings, municipal...]]></description><link>https://www.southwestohiolaw.com/post/why-the-best-general-counsel-is-a-business-partner-first-lawyer-second</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0a2e3ddf43effc8ce2e0f6</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 21:11:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69539d_38713ecdee684bd283a0985a35c4f898~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Schroeder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is a Living Trust in Ohio? A Complete Guide for Hillsboro and Southwest Ohio Residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quick Summary A living trust in Ohio is a flexible and powerful estate planning tool that allows you to manage your assets during your lifetime and seamlessly transfer them to your beneficiaries after your death. Unlike a will, it bypasses probate, saving time, money, and legal complications. Schroeder Law Group, serving Hillsboro and Southwest Ohio, helps families, business owners, and property holders craft personalized trusts to protect their assets, maintain privacy, and secure their...]]></description><link>https://www.southwestohiolaw.com/post/what-is-a-living-trust-in-ohio-a-guide-for-residents-hillsboro-and-surrounding-areas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690ff7edd2f152f84d548976</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 02:11:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69539d_897689b9620c45499e7d23775b5206fc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Schroeder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Does an Estate Planning Attorney Do in Ohio? Your Guide to Schroeder Law Group’s Services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quick Summary An estate planning attorney in Ohio helps families, business owners, and property holders protect assets, plan for healthcare and inheritance, and avoid probate court. Schroeder Law Group, serving Hillsboro, Mount Orab, West Union, Winchester, and Washington Court House, provides personalized estate plans, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and asset protection strategies. With over 15 years of experience, our team ensures your legacy is secure and your family’s future...]]></description><link>https://www.southwestohiolaw.com/post/what-does-an-estate-planning-attorney-do-in-ohio-your-guide-to-schroeder-law-group-s-services</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690ff61719ff4d14757db99a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 02:04:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69539d_02a718ee72e143da8adbf30203a2d297~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Schroeder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Estate Planning Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them in Hillsboro, Ohio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quick Summary Estate planning is one of the most important gifts you can leave your family, but mistakes are common. In Hillsboro, Ohio, and surrounding areas, these errors can lead to probate delays, legal disputes, and unnecessary taxes. This guide highlights the five most common estate planning pitfalls  — leaving your plan unfinished, keeping it secret, confusing “equal” with “fair,” overestimating taxes, and using AI or online wills — and explains how Schroeder Law Group helps families...]]></description><link>https://www.southwestohiolaw.com/post/five-estate-planning-pitfalls-and-how-to-avoid-them-in-hillsboro-ohio</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6903a93652e873f69d3058e2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:13:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69539d_0c0548159c194b1f85b74f3aa5977f3b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Schroeder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Makes Schroeder Law Group Unique in Hillsboro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quick Summary Schroeder Law Group stands out as a trusted law firm in Hillsboro and Southwest Ohio, serving Brown, Adams, Clermont, Highland, Clinton, Fayette, and Ross counties. Led by Attorney James Schroeder,  the firm combines legal expertise, local roots, and a client-centered approach  to help families, businesses, and nonprofits achieve their goals. From estate planning and probate to business formation and nonprofit law, Schroeder Law Group delivers tailored solutions, community...]]></description><link>https://www.southwestohiolaw.com/post/what-makes-schroeder-law-group-unique-in-hillsboro</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b20f76574c024229141c07</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:39:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69539d_302644f21e4c4af48091e6e8dfe3c524~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Schroeder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Handing Down Your Legacy now available on Amazon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quick Summary Handing Down Your Legacy: Estate Planning in Ohio  by James Schroeder is now available on Amazon. This essential guide helps Ohio families protect their assets, plan for the future, and avoid probate disputes. The book empowers readers to make informed decisions, ask the right questions, and maximize the transfer of wealth to loved ones while minimizing cost, conflict, and legal issues. Introduction We are proud to announce that Handing Down Your Legacy: Estate Planning in Ohio ...]]></description><link>https://www.southwestohiolaw.com/post/handing-down-your-legacy-now-available-on-amazon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b0c5cff8a40ddf75455dc8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:14:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69539d_2544c68f29a04517a4ab994695c14eb1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_348,h_522,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Schroeder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ohio Medicaid Spousal Protections for Nursing Home Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's never too late to make smart decisions about money.  I wish I had started saving in my teen years but unfortunately it was years...]]></description><link>https://www.southwestohiolaw.com/post/ohio-medicaid-spousal-protections-for-nursing-home-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6842f6c12fc24971ecac2352</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:24:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69539d_2c239a6dfd264850a065b0143a6b58d5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Schroeder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crisis Medicaid Planning: Is it too late to save the Farm?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crisis Medicaid estate planning involves strategies to protect assets and qualify for Medicaid when long-term care is urgently needed,...]]></description><link>https://www.southwestohiolaw.com/post/crisis-medicaid-planning-is-it-too-late-to-save-the-farm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6819433a8522ecfd421b6d99</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 13:02:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69539d_96d44d832df44a6f8cd1500da67d74ed~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Schroeder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Per Stirpes and Per Capita in Estate Planning: What's the Difference?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Estate planning involves making critical decisions about how assets will be distributed after a person’s death. Two key terms often...]]></description><link>https://www.southwestohiolaw.com/post/per-stirpes-and-per-capita-in-estate-planning-what-s-the-difference</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681940eb8522ecfd421b675f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 12:55:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69539d_f20b7a311740401390bb07afb13334f6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Schroeder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Trusts Should Include a Trust Protector Clause]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trusts are powerful tools for estate planning, asset protection, and wealth management. They provide a structured way to manage and...]]></description><link>https://www.southwestohiolaw.com/post/why-trusts-should-include-a-trust-protector-clause</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68193e84229bd379eecc433a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 22:47:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69539d_7da871c8d73e46588321a48521246143~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Schroeder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding the Differences Between Revocable Living Trusts and Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Estate planning is a critical step in ensuring your assets are protected, your wishes are honored, and your loved ones are cared for...]]></description><link>https://www.southwestohiolaw.com/post/understanding-the-differences-between-revocable-living-trusts-and-medicaid-asset-protection-trusts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f946369a3949b1b4cc42a8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:45:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69539d_bb0adbd10a444df58c60ac5b77c9a79e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Schroeder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death and Taxes: Filing a Final Tax Return for a Loved One]]></title><description><![CDATA[Picking up the pieces after a loved one passes away is difficult, compounded by the stress and grief associated with the loss itself. ...]]></description><link>https://www.southwestohiolaw.com/post/death-and-taxes-filing-a-final-tax-return-for-a-loved-one</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d05b566e313c4d42627e8e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:53:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69539d_c9d4e8cca6924bb8aa294bf78d3826a3~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_836,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Schroeder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning to Retire in the Next Year: What to Consider]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retiring within the next year is an exciting milestone, but it requires careful planning and preparation to ensure a smooth transition...]]></description><link>https://www.southwestohiolaw.com/post/hillsboro-estateplan-planning-to-retire-in-the-next-year-what-to-consider</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ccca89c8f72418d44370ea</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 23:01:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69539d_f58f479bf82044cd8d5ec32c81e5283e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_837,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Schroeder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dangers of Gifting Assets to Children for Medicaid Qualification]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people facing the prospect of long-term care consider gifting assets to their children as a way to qualify for Medicaid assistance....]]></description><link>https://www.southwestohiolaw.com/post/the-dangers-of-gifting-assets-to-children-for-medicaid-qualification</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ccc5a7a420dbf76f608571</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 22:41:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69539d_d7b5f90020894a3dbc54e8569495046f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_834,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Schroeder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protecting Assets with Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most powerful tools for an estate planning attorney is the Medicaid Asset Protection Trust or “MAPT”.    This Irrevocable...]]></description><link>https://www.southwestohiolaw.com/post/hillsboro-ohio-attorney-medicaid-asset-protection-trusts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ccc244075b77c0e4b8fb86</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 22:24:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69539d_688f7d884e30423c99499d7519c8e34e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_839,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Schroeder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do I need to charge my Children Interest if I Sell them Real Estate?]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the tools we use when transferring real estate from parents to a child or among other family members is to purchase the property....]]></description><link>https://www.southwestohiolaw.com/post/do-i-need-to-charge-my-children-interest-if-i-sell-them-real-estate</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678ebbbcb9d52721d0d21a1a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:12:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69539d_990bbe5ed14348c294edca002aaa1135~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_806,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Schroeder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Look for in a Solar Land Lease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you are driving the roads of Brown and Highland County or reading this newspaper on a weekly basis you probably have noticed that...]]></description><link>https://www.southwestohiolaw.com/post/what-to-look-for-in-a-solar-land-lease</link><guid isPermaLink="false">676e017a4c7ebd823d5bb0a9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 01:27:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69539d_88fe1ff6c4944ed7ab2df2128fdb8d1f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Schroeder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highest Bidder is not necessarily the Best Bidder when leasing Cropland]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of my favorite clients (yes attorneys have favorites) is a cranberry and blueberry operation in southern New Jersey.  A few years ago...]]></description><link>https://www.southwestohiolaw.com/post/highest-bidder-is-not-necessarily-the-best-bidder-when-leasing-cropland</link><guid isPermaLink="false">676e00c74c7ebd823d5bae9f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 01:21:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69539d_563ec7d998b947f7823fca374575abc9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_966,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Schroeder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHAT DO I DO NOW THAT I HAVE A WILL?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SECURE THE PAPERS.   Have a plan as to where these documents will be safely kept. Let your beneficiary know where to find the originals....]]></description><link>https://www.southwestohiolaw.com/post/what-do-i-do-now-that-i-have-a-will</link><guid isPermaLink="false">676dfe804c7ebd823d5ba7f0</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 01:18:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69539d_d5afdcc93c754313a02958c3ee8daf23~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_887,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Schroeder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHAT DO I DO NOW THAT I HAVE A TRUST?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SECURE THE PLAN.   Have a plan as to where these documents will be safely kept. Let your beneficiary know where to find the originals. If...]]></description><link>https://www.southwestohiolaw.com/post/what-do-i-do-now-that-i-have-a-trust</link><guid isPermaLink="false">676dfd934c7ebd823d5ba518</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 01:08:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69539d_b9f2958f16384bda9cd64f2913e6a4c8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Schroeder</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>