Columbus, OH asked in Estate Planning for Ohio

Q: What legal documents will be required in order for him to name me the beneficiary of the inheritance?

My boyfriend of 15 years is dying. He wants me to receive the inheritance he's supposed to get once his grandpa passes, who is not dying anytime soon. His kids are all under age and he knows I will make sure they are taken care of.

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  • Crossville, TN

A: It is highly likely that if your boyfriend predeceases his grandfather, the inheritance from his grandfather will pass to his (your boyfriend's) children. With no guardian already in place for them, a court will appoint a guardian to receive the funds. So what you want is to be appointed as their guardian. The best way to do that is to talk the grandfather into amending his will (or trust) to provide that a trust will be established for the children and you will be the trustee.

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