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Marque Carey
Akron, OH Probate Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Probate, Bankruptcy, Business and Estate Planning
University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
Marque Carey is an attorney with over 11 years of experience in bankruptcy law. His practice focus is on consumer and business bankruptcy, including Chapter 7, 11 and 13. Marque has handled hundreds of cases as both a Trustee and Debtors counsel. In 2011 Marque was appointed as a Chapter 7 Trustee in the Western District of Kentucky.
In addition to his extensive experience as a Trustee, Marque has 13 years' experience as a bankruptcy attorney. As a debtor's attorney he has experienced a multitude of scenarios and has the skillset to address those confidently.
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Margaret Michele Pauken
Chagrin Falls, OH Probate Attorney with 33 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Planning for all the seasons of life.
I provide practical, forward-thinking estate planning services for individuals and families who want assurance that their wishes will be honored and their families will be cared for.
I provide compassionate, wise legal counsel to senior citizens, veterans, and their loved ones who are worried about how to pay for nursing home care without losing everything they have worked for, and who do not want to become a burden to their families.
I provide assistance for families that include loved ones with diminished capacity, who might require special needs trusts, conservatorships, or guardianships.
My practice arose out...
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Daniel R. Gurtner
Columbus, OH Probate Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
Capital University Law School
Gurtner Law, LLC is a law firm located in Columbus, OH dedicated to serving the legal needs of people with issues related to divorce/domestic relations/family law as well as consumer bankruptcy and probate.
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Heather R. Dyer
Akron, OH Probate Attorney with 19 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Florida
With over seventeen years of intensive courtroom experience, Attorney Dyer has the expertise necessary to confidently and effectively represent Northeast Ohio clients in all aspects of family law including, divorce, dissolution, child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, adoptions, modifications and restraining orders. She served as a Guardian ad Litem for minors in hundreds of cases, advocating for their best interest in custody matters.
Attorney Dyer is one of a handful of lawyers certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Family Law Specialist.
Attorney Dyer strives to meet her clients’ goals in an efficient and cost-effective manner, providing personalized...
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Jesse A. Atkins
Columbus, OH Probate Attorney with 14 years of experience
Probate and Criminal Defense
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and The University of Toledo College of Law
I practice in two main areas of law: Probate and Criminal Defense law.
I am licensed in the State of Ohio and State of Tennessee, the U.S. Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.
Probate Law includes drafting, modifying and administering (or helping others administer) wills and trusts, assisting in name changes, adoptions, administering probate estates, wrongful death claims and assisting clients in becoming guardians of persons and estates. Our firm's focus on Criminal Defense focuses on felony and municipal trial work and assisting clients on appeals and...
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Neil Spike
Elyria, OH Probate Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
University of Miami School of Law and The University of Toledo College of Law
Neil H. Spike is the owner and principal of The Spike Legal Group, LLC. in Avon, OH. Mr. Spike has been an attorney since 1997, and focuses his practice on estate planning and administration, probate, elder law, asset protection and general business law. He also represents clients in domestic relations matters (with an emphasis on prenuptial agreements and post decree/modifications of custody and support), defense of OVI/DUI and other misdemeanor/traffic related offenses, foreclosure defense and other civil litigation.
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Robert A Bianchi
Independence, OH Probate Lawyer
Free ConsultationProbate, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Robert is is passionate about helping his clients. He is a member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, the Parma Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, and the Justinian Forum.
If you are in need of skilled and experienced attorneys to assist you with Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury / Serious Accidents, Probate and Wills, or Social Security Disability, we invite you to call us for a free consultation and discuss how we can help you. When you call, you will deal directly with us. WE are dedicated to solving your legal problems and PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS!”
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Dennis Aaron Rathburn
Columbus, OH Probate Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
Capital University Law School
My practice has transitioned over the last few years. The largest area of practice is Estate Planning (helping families prepare for a death and minimize legal work needed following a death in their family) and helping families with legal work necessary after a death in their family. It's referred to as "Probate" work. However, with proper planning, it should be referred to as Probate/non-Probate legal work. I have helped families in hundreds of cases from large, complex matters to small non-complex matters. The people that you plan for will likely be your family. We can help you make a plan...
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Zachary Barnett Simonoff
Elyria, OH Probate Attorney with 25 years of experience
Probate, Consumer and Criminal Defense
Cleveland State University and The George Washington University Law School
Zachary B. Simonoff has been representing people since his admission to the Bar in 1998. He generally represents the little guy but operates a general practice. His Motto is "I Defend Freedom One Client at a Time!!!" Zachary B. Simonoff proudly served in the the Reserve Component of the Army and rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant.
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Erika Flynn Apelis
Cleveland, OH Probate Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder, Estate Planning and Social Security Disability
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Erika provides estate planning counsel to families and assists families in various aspects of elder law, including long term care planning and Medicaid planning. Erika has now translated that global experience into advocating for and counseling individuals and families in Northeast Ohio. Erika received her B.A. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 2005 and her J.D. from the Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in 2009. She is an active member of the Latvian community, participating in various local and national Latvian social and cultural organizations. She resides locally with her family in Chagrin Falls,...
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Benjamin Baird de Forest II
Massillon, OH Probate Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Ohio Northern University
I AM AVAILABLE TO MEET WITH FAMILY AT NURSING HOME OR RESIDENCE. SERVING STARK, SUMMIT, PORTAGE, and MEDINA COUNTIES.
I have been in practice 34 years with the last 25 years focused in the area of Elder Law, seeking to assist families with the sometimes daunting questions about Nursing Home Admissions and how to pay for care while also protecting as much of the family nest egg as possible.
Proper planning can require execution of the right legal documents, structuring assets, making gifts to ultimately benefit the children or other heirs, assisting in finding a proper Nursing Home, maximizing the assets and...
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Paul K. Hemmer
POWELL, OH Probate Attorney with 40 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Insurance Claims
Ohio State University - Columbus
Preeminent AV rated Attorney. The attorneys in our firm have more than 100 years of combined experience. We provide the individual attention our clients deserve in Workers' Compensation, Industrial Commission, Injury, Probate, Estate Planning Litigation Business Law
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Jennifer H. Sitterley
Lancaster, OH Probate Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
University of Akron School of Law
Currently the only Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) in Fairfield County, and one of only 30 CELAs in Ohio, Jennifer enjoys serving as President of the Ohio chapter of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, as the President of the AHA! Children's Museum, as the Vice President of the Fairfield County United Way, as the Secretary of the Fairfield County Republican Executive Committee, and as the Treasurer of the Fairfield County Bar Association. She founded Sitterley Law LLC to focus on Asset Protection, Probate, and Estate Planning services. Sitterley Law LLC is located on the second floor in...
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Norman Ogilvie Jr
Lancaster, OH Probate Attorney with 55 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Ohio State University - Columbus
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Evin Z Bachelor
Delaware, OH Probate Attorney
Probate, Agricultural, Business and Estate Planning
Ohio State University - Columbus
Evin was born and raised in Celina, Ohio. He graduated from Celina High School in 2011, and went on to the Ohio State University, where he received his Bachelor's and Law Degrees.
After law school, Evin served as a law fellow and senior research associate with the Ohio State University Extension Agricultural & Resource Law Program. One of Evin's main responsibilities was to research how the law affects farmers and landowners, and then educate farmers and landowners through factsheets, blog posts, live presentations, podcasts, and more. He also assisted with the undergraduate Agribusiness Law course at Ohio State.
Evin began his career...
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Rachel Pico
Cuyahoga Falls, OH Probate Attorney with 5 years of experience
(330) 922-4491
Ext. 210
527 Portage Trail
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Probate, Appeals, Estate Planning and Family
University of Akron School of Law
I am an Associate Attorney with Hoover Kacyon, LLC. My primary practice areas include family law, civil litigation, estate planning, and appellate practice. Originally from the Mahoning Valley, I am a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Trumbull County Bar Association, and the Akron Bar Association, as well as a member of the Nathaniel R. Jones American Inn of Court in Youngstown.
I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in December of 2013 and received my Juris Doctorate from the University of Akron in 2019. During my tenure at Akron Law,...
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Brian Shonk
Lancaster, OH Probate Attorney with 36 years of experience
Probate, Business, Collections and Estate Planning
Boston College Law School
A Practice Focused on Business & Banking
Mr. Shonk represents businesses and banks with regard to financial, organizational and general business planning matters including:
Business, banking and credit rights disputes
Employment and labor law
Bankruptcy
Acquisitions
Mergers
Business reorganizations
Estate planning
Trusts
Probate
An Experienced and Trusted Advisor
Mr. Shonk’s focus on financial matters and business affairs has allowed him to be the trusted advisor to families and individuals who seek his services on estate planning, trusts and probate matters.
His articles on labor law have been published in law journals. Mr. Shonk has presented continuing legal education seminars on various bankruptcy and mechanic’s lien issues to both trade organizations and outside attorney...
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Jacintha Kraft Balch
Columbus, OH Probate Attorney with 44 years of experience
Probate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Michigan Law School
Jacintha Kraft Balch is an Ohio Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust, holds the highest Martindale Hubbell AV rating available to any lawyer, and has been named as one of Central Ohio's Top Lawyers in C.E.O. Magazine. She founded Balch Law in 1991. The firm's practice is dedicated to providing large firm experience with small firm attention.
She is a member of The Columbus Foundation's Professional Advisory Board, has served on the Columbus Jewish Foundation's Professional Advisory Board and as a Board Member of Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio.
She is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education...
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Samantha S. Knapp
Ravenna, OH Probate Attorney
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
The University of Toledo College of Law
Attorney Samantha Knapp earned a Juris Doctor from The University of Toledo College of Law. While maintaining a commendable GPA OF 3.5, she demonstrated exceptional legal acumen by earning a place in the prestigious Order of Barristers. The pursuit of excellence continued as she actively participated in the Irving R. Kaufman Memorial Securities Law Moot Court Competition, showcasing her prowess as a talented lawyer and forceful court advocate.
Dedicated to public service, Attorney Knapp volunteered at the Toledo Divorce Clinic, providing valuable assistance to those in need. This commitment to community service was underscored by her certifications as a Certified Mediator...
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John Charles Grundy
Cortland, OH Probate Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Probate, Business and Estate Planning
University of Akron School of Law
I use two skills many lawyers who practice in the areas of estate planning, small business and probate have lost or do not use: careful listening, and careful, custom document drafting. I listen carefully to what my clients tell me, and i produce work that makes sense and accurately reflects client's intent.
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Ronald R. Stanley
Medina, OH Probate Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Family
Cleveland State University
With over 40 years of experience I have seen your legal issue. I always try to avoid legalese and talk to clients in words they can understand. I believe that it is also important to ask the client what they expect/want to happen and make that the joint goal, if at all possible. If this is not possible, explain why not before the client retains and determine what is acceptable as a goal.
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Joseph Justin Triscaro
Solon, OH Probate Attorney with 17 years of experience
Probate, Business, Family and Insurance Claims
Cleveland State University
After graduating from John Carroll University and Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, cum laude, Mr. Triscaro passed the Ohio and Florida bar exams, and was admitted to practice law in both states the same year. While attending law school Mr. Triscaro earned the Spangenberg Trial Practice Award, and CALI Excellence for the Future Award in trial advocacy.
Joseph J. Triscaro has a general legal practice with particular emphasis in civil litigation, business litigation, criminal defense, family law, probate and personal injury. During his legal career he has also practiced in a wide variety of other areas. He has years of experience in...
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John Brandt Shepherd Jr
Rocky River, OH Probate Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Cleveland State University
John maintains the preeminent Martindale Hubble AV ratings. His practice also includes Probate, Real Estate, Business and Personal Injury.
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Christopher T. Gasper
Columbus, OH Probate Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Attorney Christopher T. Gasper is a full-service lawyer dedicated to handling complex matters related to probate, elder law, guardianships, estate planning, Medicaid issues, and real estate matters, among others. He proudly serves clients throughout Dublin, Powell, and Franklin County, offering fast response times and devoted advocacy. Through creative case solutions and tireless service, he is ready to handle clients’ legal needs. He is also well-versed in the latest technology and because of this, offers affordable solutions without the overhead. To learn more about Attorney Gasper’s practice, or to schedule your initial consultation, call Gasper Legal today.
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Jarod Brannon Rose
Newark, OH Probate Attorney
Probate, Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate
The Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law
Jarod earned his bachelor’s degree in both political science and history from Bowling Green State University and his Juris Doctor degree from Ohio Northern University Claude W. Pettit College of Law in 2019. While in law school Jarod participated on the executive board of Law Review and the Federalist Society. His practice is concentrated in the areas of estate planning, business law, family law, domestic law, and commercial and real estate litigation.
Jarod is an active member in the community participating in the Young Leaders of Licking County, the Licking County Chamber of Commerce, the Licking County Bar Association, and other...
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Abbie Obenour
Worthington, OH Probate Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Capital University Law School
As a founding and managing partner of a women-owned law firm, attorney Abbie Obenour is particularly interested in efficient practice management, networking strategies for attorneys, women in the profession, and mentorship.
Areas of Practice
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Probate & Estate Administration
Adoption
Assisted Reproductive Technology
Guardian Ad Litem
Education
– Capital University Law School
Honors: Order of the Curia
Honors: Felicia Beth Nektirz Juvenile
Law Fellow with the National Center for Adoption Law and Policy
Honors: Dean’s Award for Public Service
Concentration: Family Law
– The Ohio State University
Master of Public Health
Honors: University FellowshipConcentration:
Health Behavior Health Promotion
– The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude
Honors: College of Arts and Sciences Award for Excellence...
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Douglas J. Neuman
Niles, OH Probate Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Attorney Neuman is the son of Theodore and Edna Neuman and grew up on a farm in Geneva, Ohio. Theodore was a steel worker. Doug was the Valedictorian of the 1970 class of Geneva High School. He graduated from Vanderbilt University summa cum laude with a B.A. in Chemistry and History, and a minor concentration in mathematics. Attorney Neuman graduated from Case Western Reserve University Franklin Thomas Bacchus School of Law in 1977.
Attorney Neuman has been recognized for community service through the United Way, Boy Scouts of America, the Niles Historical Society, Residential Horizons, SCOPE, Niles Rotary, and as an...
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Lydia Gross
Cleveland, OH Probate Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning and Family
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
As a family law practitioner, Lydia Gross helps clients through divorce, dissolution, child support, spousal support, and any other family law and probate matters. Lydia is admitted to practice law in Ohio and the United States District Court Northern District of Ohio. Lydia was formerly with a small firm in Cuyahoga County, where she also gained experience in general civil litigation.
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Carol Ann Fey
COLUMBUS, OH Probate Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Probate, Divorce and Family
Ohio State University - Columbus
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Edward (Ted) A Brown
Centerburg, OH Probate Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Dayton School of Law
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Scott W. Paris
Westlake, OH Probate Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Collections and Estate Planning
University of Akron
Attended the Ohio State University receiving a B.A. in Political Science. Graduated with a J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law in 2003. Admitted to the Ohio Bar in 2003 and licensed in the Northern and Southern Federal District Courts of Ohio, the Sixth Circuit Federal Appellate Court and the United States Supreme Court. Worked primarily in the areas of bankruptcy, civil litigation, appellate and both Federal and State creditor/debtor rights law.
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Robert Francis McNamara
Canton, OH Probate Attorney
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
University of Akron School of Law
Robert McNamara initiated his legal career in Uniontown, Ohio, in 1982,
after a five-year association with a firm in Akron, Ohio. Mr. McNamara has
now associated with the Canton law firm of Arnold, Gruber & Haren, Ltd.,
and provides a full range of legal services at either the Uniontown or Canton office. Mr. McNamara’s experience results from work with major U.S. businesses coordinating the legal work for their subsidiaries including
manufacturing companies and trucking companies, as well as doing work
for their individual owners. Bob has hands on experience as he owned and
operated a small trucking company early in his career. He has been involved...
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Darren Findling
Independence, OH Probate Lawyer
Darren Findling is the President and Founder of The Probate Pro. The Probate Pro is the leading probate and trust law firm in Michigan, Ohio Florida, and Illinois.
As the President of The Probate Pro, PLC, I take great pride in being the leading probate and trust law firm providing administration, litigation, and planning services. Most of my day-to-day operations are dedicated to representing individuals in contested probate and trust matters, Will contests, the embezzlement by fiduciaries, exploitation of the elderly, and disputes in probate and trust files. When I am not working on my own cases, I try to...
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Nicholas Robert Grilli
Lancaster, OH Probate Attorney with 17 years of experience
Probate, Agricultural, Estate Planning and Family
Capital University Law School
A Focus on Families
Mr. Grilli is engaged in the general civil practice of law with an emphasis on:
Family law
Divorce
Dissolution
Post-decree matters
Paternity
Child custody
Child Support
Adoption
Oil and gas law
Professional Affiliations
Mr. Grilli is licensed to practice law in all courts of Ohio and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. He is also a member of:
The Fairfield County Bar Association
The Perry County Bar Association (past-president and current treasurer)
The Columbus Bar Association
The Ohio State Bar Association
Commitment to Community
Mr. Grilli offers his support to a variety of organizations, including:
Volunteer for free legal clinics in Fairfield and Perry counties
Offers pro-bono corporate counsel services for...
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Robert Charles Bianchi
Independence, OH Probate Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
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Nicholas B. Kirsch
Cuyahoga Falls, OH Probate Attorney with 4 years of experience
Probate, Business and Divorce
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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Spiros Vasilatos Jr
Akron, OH Probate Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Akron School of Law
I am married with two sons. During my 36 years of practice in business law, real estate, estate planning and probate, it has been my objective to provide a combination of expertise, honesty, and experience and close client relationships, resulting in a personalized and innovative legal representation to clients in the most efficient and cost effective manner.
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Kyle Gee
Cleveland, OH Probate Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Probate and Estate Planning
The University of Toledo College of Law
Kyle Gee is a trusts and estates lawyer licensed to practice law in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. His primary focus includes estate planning, trusts & trust administration, probate & estate administration, representation of fiduciaries, and tax law & planning.
Mr. Gee, a Cleveland native, joined Spieth, Bell, McCurdy & Newell after clerking as an attorney advisor for the Judge of a Pennsylvania Orphans’ Court (Probate Court). During his two-year judicial clerkship, he closely assisted the Court in resolving a variety of matters, including: will contests, objections to fiduciary accounts, petitions to modify and terminate trusts, contested incapacity...
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John Clark
Canton, OH Probate Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
Emory University School of Law
John D. Clark is proud to help his clients in his solo law practice. John's law practice focuses in the areas of estate planning, trusts, probate, charitable planning, elder law, and business law. Previously, he was a director with Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co. LPA. He is a member of the American College of Trusts & Estates Counsel (ACTEC).
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Andrea Christine Kryszak
Grafton, OH Probate Attorney with 20 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
Cleveland State University
Attorney Andrea C. Kryszak has been practicing law for more than ten years at Kryszak & Associates, which is formerly known as Lessing & Kryszak; the Law Offices of Robert E. Lessing, Jr.; and Lessing & White & Roig. She focuses her practice in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate and Trust Administration, Elder Law, Real Estate and Small Business law. Ms. Kryszak's commitment to the community is manifested by her involvement with the Lorain County Bar Association as a member of the Executive Committee (Vice President), the New Lawyer Committee (Chairperson), the Fee Arbitration Panel and the Judicial...