Attorneys in Lorain County and Northeast Ohio
Personal Attention in Probate and Estate Planning Matters
If you have been named as executor, administrator or personal representative of the estate of a friend or family member, you may be uncertain of what you need to do to successfully administer and settle the estate during the probate process. You want a lawyer who understands the process and who will pay attention to detail, so that you can quickly and cost-effectively ensure the orderly distribution of the estate.
At the office of Manning & Manning Attorneys at Law, LLC, in North Ridgeville, we place a high priority on personal service and attention. We have an extensive knowledge of the probate process and are thorough and meticulous when protecting your interests throughout the entire probate process. We keep our practice small, so that we can be available and easy to reach when you need to talk to us. As lifelong residents of the North Ridgeville area, we understand the values of our community. Contact our offices or call us at 440-327-2700 to arrange a free initial consultation.
Our Probate Practice
We handle all matters related to the administration of an estate, from the filing of all required documents to the representation of your interests in all hearings or other proceedings, including guardianships. We will help you prepare an inventory of the assets of the estate, make certain that the final debts and taxes of the estate are paid and work with you to oversee the distribution of property in accordance with the decedent's wishes. If any claims are filed against the estate or the will is contested, we will act as an advocate for the estate, handling claims at probate court if necessary.
Estate Planning
We can help you establish and implement an effective plan for the distribution of your assets upon death. First, we will gather as much information about your finances and your goals as we can. Next, we will help you understand the different strategies for accomplishing your objectives, including the use of wills and trusts, the re-titling of assets and lifetime gifting.
Once you have decided which approach will help you meet your goals, we will prepare and execute all the necessary documents to put your estate plan in place, including:
- Wills
- Trusts
- Living and testamentary trusts
- Revocable and irrevocable trusts
- Special needs trusts
- Powers of attorney
- Living wills and health care directives
- Payable on death designations
- Transfer on death designations
We also handle elder law issues, including Medicaid planning and asset protection planning.
To set up a free initial consultation, contact us or call us at 440-327-2700. Our offices are open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and evenings and weekends upon request. We can meet with you outside of our offices if necessary, including at nursing homes and private residence. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover and payment plans are available.
