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).
I want you to know…
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.”
Estate Planning Tips & News
Do Your Heirs Know?
I originally shared this information in January of 2023 but like many things, this topic is timeless and I feel there is value in sharing it again. Please read. When you read the title of this post, you might think I'm asking about your net worth. Or...
Eye-Opening Statistics
Our current extreme heat motivated me to look into statistics about weather-related deaths as well as what is called "unexpected death" here in the United States. It's not an upbeat topic but a realistic one. You might find this information surprising. I did. ...
What Will They Remember About You? It’s Not Just About Your Money
As soon as I read this article, written by Kenneth Connally, CFP, and published by Kiplinger on June 2, 2025, I knew I wanted to share it with all of you. It is a terrific reminder that estate planning is, in fact, not all about your money. Or your assets. Read...
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