Cincinnati’s Top Estate Planning & Probate Lawyer
Partner in the law firm of Barron Peck Bennie & Schlemmer, a law firm serving greater Cincinnati, Ohio and Southwest Ohio.
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David proudly served as the 2021-2022 President of the Ohio State Bar Association & is a partner at the law firm of Barron Peck Bennie & Schlemmer.
2022 Winner of Make a Difference Award
David proudly recieved the 2022 Difference Maker Award from the American Bar Association. This award honors an attorney living or deceased who made a significant contribution to the legal profession through service to the profession (i.e. frequent activities in bar associations, committees and services).
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I devote the vast majority of my law practice to estate planning, probate, and trust administration. This focused commitment allows me to deliver the highest level of service possible. I help clients protect, and ultimately distribute, their hard-earned assets through estate planning.
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Creating a will can be a loving act, giving you peace of mind that you are saving your heirs both time and trouble. If you do not have a will, the probate court will rely on the state’s intestate law to figure out how, and to whom, your assets should be distributed. There are many ways to protect your assets for your loved ones, having a will is the first step.
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“David was outstanding to work with. He is smart, thorough and treated me with respect.”
Estate Planning Tips & News
What to Do When a Family Member Needs a Guardian
This is a very special post about a special situation. One that honestly I hope my readers never find themselves in … but one that, truth be told, is becoming more common every day. It's all about guardianship. Jackie Stewart, writing for Kiplinger on 1/25/22 provides...
How your parents’ debt could outlive them
This is an interesting article written by Liz Weston for NerdWallet 1/31/22 about a topic many folks don’t think about or, if they do, they may not have the facts. Ms. Weston covers it well in the following: “Many people believe one of two common myths...
Estate Planning Should Consider Needs of Pets
Do you have a cat? A dog? Maybe one or more of each? You're not alone. According to a recent survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) 70% of U.S. households, or 90.5 million families, own at least one pet. This is up from 56% in 1988, the first...
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