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 Lefton is very efficient, friendly, and helpful. We have done our wills with David several times, updating information as our kids get older. I've recommended David before to friends.
Connie SpringerMarch 26, 2024
Ratings & Accreditations
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.”
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The 2025 Theme for Estate Planning – Be Prepared
What a timely article! I found the following online at Forbes, published on 1/2/2025 and written by Matthew F. Erskine, JD. It is a great kick-off to what could be a very challenging year for many, and it is worth your time. "As we step into 2025, the theme for estate...
Estate Planning Common Questions Part Six: Guardianship for Your Minor Children
This is the sixth installment in my series, Estate Planning Common Questions. It's a quick read about the basics of what it is, why it is important, what happens if you don't appoint a guardian and die suddenly, etc. If you have minor children, this is a MUST READ....
6 Things You May Not Know About Funerals
As an estate planning attorney, I prefer to focus on the positive, for example, how an estate plan can benefit everyone concerned. However, estate plans do involve wills and final arrangements, and as such, I found the following content about funerals from Funeral...
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