Probate & Estate Administration

Columbus Probate Law Attorneys

The goal of orderly and efficient probate and estate administration is to move assets from one generation to the next without a tax burden or inconvenience to surviving family members. By planning ahead, a family's burden is lessened while making difficult decisions after a loved one's passing.

Protecting Family, Assets, and Intentions

At Cloppert, Latanick, Sauter & Washburn LLP, our Ohio probate law attorneys have over 25 years of experience protecting people like you through detailed estate planning and probate administration. We are dedicated to ensuring that our clients' wishes and intentions are fulfilled. Contact an Ohio estate administration lawyer at our firm for your initial consultation.

The Importance of Wills and Trusts

Nearly 70% of Americans with at least one child do not have a will. With a legal will, you can be sure your estate will be handled as you intended. You can provide for the care or guardianship of your children, and position yourself to avoid tax issues. You can take care of funeral and burial expenses for your spouse, sparing the family the added burden during a time of grief. A legal will gives people control over estate decisions after death.

A living will or durable power or attorney for health care allows you to plan in the event you are unable to make medical decisions for yourself. You can choose a representative to make medical decisions on your behalf or who will care for your children.

A trust provides even more control than does a legal will over exactly when and how assets are distributed. It provides a layer of protection critical to preserving assets built from a lifetime of hard work, thereby protecting your family. Contact our firm to speak with an experienced Columbus probate law attorney.