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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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.”
Estate Planning Tips & News
Estate Planning for Pets in Cincinnati
I ran across an article that cited statistics from the most recent U.S. Census regarding pets that I found interesting and, frankly, surprising. The stand-out statistic was that more families in the U.S. now have pets in their homes than children. Researchers assume...
Comparing Estate Planning: “Leave it to Beaver” vs. “Modern Family”
This article from Kiplinger online on 6/12/23 by John M. Goralka is a great way to describe the different needs that a traditional family might have versus a blended family regarding estate planning. While he references California laws in a few places, the information...
Do I Need a Probate Lawyer if there is No Will in Ohio?
This is a good question and one that is confusing to many people. Does one have to have a probate lawyer here in Ohio if there wasn't a will? The short answer to that is no. Ohio does not REQUIRE anyone to retain the services of a probate lawyer. It's entirely up to...
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