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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Do you need a will?
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.”
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Estate Planning for Millionaires
I recently read the following online: "Approximately 18% of US households have a net worth of $1 million or more. This equates to roughly 23.7 million households, according to Yahoo Finance and The Motley Fool. While this figure is based on the Federal Reserve's 2022...
Considering Joint Tenancy? Seek Legal Advice First
I haven't addressed the topic of joint tenancy in a while, so I decided to revisit it. First, a definition of joint tenancy: A legal term for an arrangement that defines the ownership rights among two or more co-owners of a property. In a joint tenancy, two or more...
Can Tariffs Impact Estate Plans?
A timely look at how the current tariff talks might have an impact on your estate plan. You may want to review this and decide whether you should take action. I found this article online at “NEXTAVENUE.” It was written by Rachel Leland and published on 6/30/25....
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