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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Wondering if you need an estate plan?
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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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Last Will & Testament
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Probate & Trust Admin
“David was outstanding to work with. He is smart, thorough and treated me with respect.”
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Top Five Ways to Avoid Probate with Your Estate
Most, if not all, estate planning attorneys agree you should avoid probate if you can. It can be time-consuming, stressful, and can cost money—all good reasons to find ways to avoid it. The following article, written by Garrett Spangler, was published on 8/22/23...
Why You Need Medical, Financial Powers of Attorney for Your High School Grad
Before your child goes off to college you might find this article helpful. Take a look. This was published on Kiplinger 6/29/23 and was written by Marguerita M. Cheng, CFP. “Medical and financial powers of attorney should be signed before anything goes wrong, so it’s...
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