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AARP Estate Planning Guide
Free articles and worksheets on wills, trusts, and end-of-life planning.
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Estate Planning
FreeWill
A free online tool to create a legally valid will in under 20 minutes.
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Nolo's Estate Planning Center
Plain-language legal guides on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and more.
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Kids Protection Plan
A step-by-step system to legally protect your children if something happens to you — naming guardians and creating essential documents.
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Five Wishes
A widely recognized advance directive document that covers medical, personal, and spiritual wishes.
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Ohio State Bar Association — Ohio Advanced Directives
Official Ohio advance directive forms and guidance from the Ohio State Bar Association.
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Disability Rights Ohio — Mental Health Declaration
This mental health declaration allows you to state your preferences regarding mental health treatment and name a person to make mental health care decisions for you when you cannot make decisions for yourself.
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Ohio Developmental Disability Council's EP Guide
Estate and future planning for Ohioans with disabilities and those who love them.
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Lambda Legal
National legal organization fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights — including extensive Know Your Rights resources.
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American Civil Liberities Union (ACLU)
Legal resources, know-your-rights guides, and state-by-state protections.
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National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)
Legal resources and publications focused on LGBTQ+ family law and estate planning.
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Transgender Law Center (TLC)
Legal resources specifically for transgender and nonbinary individuals, including name and gender marker changes.
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Movement Advancement Project (MAP)
Policy research and state-by-state LGBTQ+ legal equality maps.
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Equality Ohio
Ohio's statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy organization — know-your-rights resources, policy updates, and community support specific to Ohio law.
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Parents, Familes, & Friends, of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
Support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people and their families.
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The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth.
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Services & Advocacy for Gay Elders (SAGE)
Resources and advocacy for older LGBTQ+ adults, including estate and care planning.
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TransOhio
Ohio's statewide transgender-led trans advocacy organization, dedicated to providing education, advocacy, support, and community for trans and gender nonconforming individuals and their families.
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Benefits.gov
Official U.S. government portal to find federal benefits programs.
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Social Security Administration — Same-Sex Couples
Official SSA guidance on spousal and survivor benefits for same-sex married couples.
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Healthcare.gov — LGBTQ+ Resources
ACA marketplace information on LGBTQ+ non-discrimination protections.
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HUD — LGBTQ+ Resources
Fair housing rights and protections for LGBTQ+ individuals and families.
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Online Divorce
Affordable, step-by-step online divorce filing service with state-specific forms and guided instructions.
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Hello Prenup
An online platform to create a legally vetted prenuptial agreement — affordable, attorney-reviewed, and designed for modern couples.
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ConceiveAbilities — Ohio Surrogacy Laws
A clear overview of Ohio surrogacy laws, parental rights, and what intended parents and surrogates need to know before starting the journey.
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ODJFS's Ohio Foster Care & Adoption Guide
Official Ohio Department of Children and Youth guide for prospective foster and adoptive parents, including Title IV-E eligibility and the approval process.
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Polyamory Legal Advocacy Coalition (PLAC)
Legal resources and advocacy for polyamorous families — covering relationship agreements, parenting rights, and family recognition.
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Creating A Family
Education and support for those building families through adoption, foster care, kinship— including resources for LGBTQ+ families.
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