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Christopher R. - Estate Planning Lawyer in Akron, Ohio
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December 7, 2021

Christopher R.

Partner
Free Consultation
Ohio
10 Yrs Experience
Licensed in OH FL
Capital University Law School

Trusted business and intellectual property attorney for small to midsize businesses.

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Paul S. - Estate Planning Lawyer in Akron, Ohio
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August 4, 2020

Paul S.

CEO
Free Consultation
Cincinnati, OH
40 Yrs Experience
Licensed in OH CA
Boston University

I focus my practice on startups and small to mid-size businesses, because they have unique needs that mid-size and large law firms aren't well-equipped to service. In addition to practicing law, I have started and run other businesses, and have an MBA in marketing from Indiana University. I combine my business experience with my legal expertise, to provide practical advice to my clients. I am licensed in Ohio and California, and I leverage the latest in technology to provide top quality legal services to a nationwide client-base. This enables me to serve my clients in a cost-effective manner that doesn't skimp on personal service.

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"Was my great pleasure working with Paul. He is very knowledgeable about startups/companies, professional, wise, and supportive. I would highly recommend him."

Matthew R. - Estate Planning Lawyer in Akron, Ohio
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November 6, 2020

Matthew R.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Denver, Colorado
19 Yrs Experience
Licensed in OH CO
Case Western Reserve University

I am an attorney located in Denver, Colorado with 13 years of experience working with individuals and businesses of all sizes. My primary areas of practice are general corporate/business law, real estate, commercial transactions and agreements, and M&A. I strive to provide exceptional representation at a reasonable price.

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Melissa G. - Estate Planning Lawyer in Akron, Ohio
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August 5, 2021

Melissa G.

Managing Attorney
Free Consultation
Chicago
22 Yrs Experience
Licensed in OH DC, IL, MI
University of Michigan

I provide practical, plain-English legal guidance to solopreneurs and small businesses who want to build strong foundations and make informed decisions with confidence. With 20+ years of experience—including 16 years in-house advising senior and executive leaders—I bring the insight of a trusted legal partner who understands how legal strategy supports long-term business growth. My clients walk away feeling supported, seen, and empowered. They know I genuinely care about their success and bring more than just legal knowledge—I bring a coach’s mindset, a problem-solver’s lens, and a commitment to helping them protect what they’ve worked hard to build. Whether you’re reviewing contracts, forming your business, protecting your brand, or need ongoing legal support, I’m here to deliver clear, actionable guidance and solutions that fit your business.

Cory B. - Estate Planning Lawyer in Akron, Ohio
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November 29, 2021

Cory B.

Attorney-at-Law
Free Consultation
Bellaire, OH
10 Yrs Experience
Licensed in OH
Duquesne University School of Law

Attorney Cory Barack specializes in business, real estate, probate, and energy law. He can help you with oil/gas leases, easements, property sales, drafting contracts and wills, setting up companies, and resolving disputes. He is licensed to practice law in Ohio and is located in Eastern Ohio.

Jeffrey K. - Estate Planning Lawyer in Akron, Ohio
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January 11, 2023

Jeffrey K.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Toledo, Ohio
30 Yrs Experience
Licensed in OH
Chicago-Kent College of Law

I've been a Real Estate attorney for over 25 years. I handle real estate transactions, commercial collections, foreclosures, replevins, landlord tenant issues and small business matter.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
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"Jeff is a great attorney to work with. Very responsive and excellent attention to detail. Excellent quality of work with actionable next steps and insightful suggestions for consideration."

Tim E. - Estate Planning Lawyer in Akron, Ohio
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August 12, 2020

Tim E.

Founding Member/Attorney
Free Consultation
Cleveland, OH
12 Yrs Experience
Licensed in OH
Cleveland State University College of Law

I am a business attorney focused on providing practical, targeted legal services for small businesses, startups, contractors, consultants, and service providers. I help clients efficiently review, draft, and improve everyday business contracts, including service agreements, NDAs, independent contractor agreements, vendor contracts, commercial leases, and purchase documents. My approach is straightforward: identify the terms that matter, explain risks in plain English, and deliver clear, usable edits or drafts without unnecessary complexity. I regularly handle fixed-fee, quick-turnaround projects such as contract reviews, agreement drafting, and demand or termination letters. While I offer streamlined, project-based services for routine matters, I can also assist with broader business legal needs as they arise.

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"Tim was excellent! I gave him project details (liability waiver and rental agreement) and what I needed and he produced the day he said he would with ZERO revisions needed. Highly recommend."

Drew B. - Estate Planning Lawyer in Akron, Ohio
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July 1, 2021

Drew B.

Managing Member
Cleveland, Ohio
28 Yrs Experience
Licensed in OH MO
Saint Louis University

Drew is an entrepreneurial business attorney with over twenty years of corporate, compliance and litigation experience. Drew currently has his own firm where he focuses on providing outsourced general counsel and compliance services (including mergers & acquisitions, collections, capital raising, real estate, business litigation, commercial contracts and employment matters). Drew has deep experience counseling clients in healthcare, medical device, pharmaceuticals, information technology, manufacturing, and services.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
4.7

"Hired for a settlement contract to be written out in legal manner. Ammended contract as well to add clauses that we had not written.Efficient, professional. Said the time-frame would be about 4 business days and he did deliver on that in fact worked through the weekend and mlk day. Offered one final revision as well as a call to finalize language of contract. The final document delivery was more than we expand also he went above and beyond to deliver extra documents we may need. Would highly recommend."

Elizabeth R. - Estate Planning Lawyer in Akron, Ohio
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January 20, 2021

Elizabeth R.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Columbus, Ohio
15 Yrs Experience
Licensed in OH FL
Florida International University School of Law

Elizabeth is an experienced attorney with a demonstrated history of handling transactional legal matters for a wide range of small businesses and entrepreneurs, with a distinct understanding of dental and medical practices. Elizabeth also earned a BBA in Accounting, giving her unique perspective about the financial considerations her clients encounter regularly while navigating the legal and business environments. Elizabeth is highly responsive, personable and has great attention to detail. She is also fluent in Spanish.

Robert D. - Estate Planning Lawyer in Akron, Ohio
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May 12, 2021
Patrycja S. - Estate Planning Lawyer in Akron, Ohio
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March 29, 2022

Patrycja S.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Cleveland, OH, United States
6 Yrs Experience
Licensed in OH
Cleveland Marshall College of Law

Freelance attorney helping others beat overflow work by assisting with legal research, legal drafting, discovery, litigation support and client relations.

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Estate Planning Legal Questions and Answers

Estate Planning

Power of Attorney

Ohio

Asked on Jan 23, 2025

Can a Power of Attorney be revoked if the person who granted it is now capable of making decisions?

Can a Power of Attorney be revoked if the person who granted it is now capable of making decisions? I have been granted Power of Attorney for my elderly mother who was deemed mentally incapable of making decisions due to dementia. However, her condition has improved significantly, and she is now able to make decisions on her own. I want to know if it is possible to revoke the Power of Attorney and return decision-making authority to her.

Michelle M.

Answered Jan 26, 2025

A power of attorney does not take away the decision-making authority of the principal. It appoints someone to act on behalf of the principal as provided in the document, but not to the exclusion of the person granting the power. If your mother granted power of attorney to you it allows you to act on her behalf, but she can also still act on her own. If she wants to revoke the power of attorney she can do so at any time, but given her diagnosis that may not be wise. It's likely the document will be needed again at some point in the future. The only proceeding that removes decision-making ability is a guardianship, which is done in the Probate Court (this is different than a power of attorney). Hope that helps!

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Quitclaim Deed

North Carolina

Asked on Oct 1, 2023

Taxes related to quitclaim deed?

I recently inherited a property from a family member. I was given a quitclaim deed transferring the title from them to me. I am trying to understand my tax liabilities related to this transfer of ownership. I am not sure if there are tax implications that I need to be aware of and I was hoping to get advice from a lawyer on how to proceed.

N'kia N.

Answered Oct 30, 2023

A person who inherits property might be subject to taxes. This includes when the person receives a quitclaim deed for the property. However, the person's tax liabilities will ultimately depend in part on the location of the property itself. For legal guidance on the tax implications of inheriting North Carolina property, you might consider consulting with a knowledgeable North Carolina estate and tax planning attorney. Good luck!

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Last Will and Testament

Illinois

Asked on Mar 21, 2023

How often should I review and update my will?

I am asking this question because I want to ensure that my will is up-to-date and reflects any changes in my life circumstances, such as marriage, divorce, birth or adoption of a child, or changes in my financial situation. I am also interested in understanding how frequently I should review and update my will to ensure that my assets are distributed according to my wishes in the event of my death.

Talin H.

Answered Apr 21, 2023

You basically just answered your question. You should review and update your will whenever a major life event happens that might influence how your assets are distributed in the will. The rule of thumb is the addition or subtraction of a family member, or addition, or subtraction of a major asset like a home purchase.

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Living Trust

Illinois

Asked on Nov 7, 2021

Need Will or Trust

Married must include both have children from previous marriage.

T. Phillip B.

Answered Nov 30, 2021

Hi. I'm not sure I understand your question. Everyone should have a will regardless of whether you have a trust. The question is whether you need a trust. A lot of that has to do with avoiding probate or some other potential uses depending on the goals and needs. But a typical family would use a trust to better organize everything and control distribution while avoiding going through the court process called probate.

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Estate Planning

Power of Attorney

Michigan

Asked on Sep 7, 2021

How can wife get power attorney from sibling for mother?

My wife is trying to get power of attorney for her mom from her sister that only wants her money and now we have her mom and her sister is keeping her I’d and birth certificate so she has no control of her money gave her a bank card with no pin and no I’d so she can’t go to the bank and get her money

George B.

Answered Sep 8, 2021

Generally, if a person is competent, he or she can revoke a power of attorney at any time and execute a new one in favor of someone else. Every individual/business that is aware of the previous power of attorney will need to be notified that it has been revoked and given the updated power of attorney. However, if a person has any conditions that may be impairing mental functions, it may be necessary to petition the court for guardianship/conservatorship. Both of these scenarios can get complicated incredibly fast, and you should consult with a lawyer in either situation.

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