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Estate Planning & Probate Law

Our Estate Planning attorneys can assist you with developing your estate plan and drafting the necessary planning documents to accomplish your goals.  We also provide assistance to individuals named in estate planning documents or appointed by the court to administer a deceased individual’s estate or trust.

We can assist you in many areas of estate planning, including:

Contact KWGD today to discuss ways we can assist you in developing your estate plan.

Estate Planning & Probate Law Attorneys

  1. Richard E. Davis, CELA
    Rick joined the law firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. in 1998. He chairs the firm’s Estate Planning and Elder Law practice groups. His focus is primarily in estate planning, elder law and special needs… Read more about Richard E. Davis, CELA Attorney At Law
  2. Dianne Blocker Braun
    Dianne is a director with Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. Her practice focuses on the areas of estate planning and business law. She counsels individuals, families and closely held businesses. Education:… Read more about Dianne Blocker Braun Attorney At Law
  3. Madison M. Chapanar
    Madi joined the law firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. in 2018 as a law clerk.  She was named an Associate of the firm after being admitted to practice law in December of 2020.  Madi concentrates her… Read more about Madison M. Chapanar Attorney At Law
  4. James F. Contini II
    Jim is a director of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A., and currently serves as a member of the firm’s management committee. Jim is a certified specialist in estate planning, trusts and probate law by the Ohio… Read more about James F. Contini II Attorney At Law
  1. Ronald W. Dougherty
    Ron is a senior partner of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. He was the third member of the law firm, served as the managing partner for 17 years and has been instrumental in the firm’s steady growth. Ron served… Read more about Ronald W. Dougherty Attorney At Law
  2. Danielle Halachoff Frye
    Danielle is an associate with Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co. L.P.A. concentrating her practice in the area of estate planning, including the creation and administration of trusts, drafting of wills, powers of… Read more about Danielle Halachoff Frye Attorney At Law
  3. Fred J. Haupt
    Fred began his professional career with KWGD in March of 1967 as the firm's sixth attorney. Although his practice began in the litigation area, he quickly became focused primarily in the areas of business, contract and… Read more about Fred J. Haupt Attorney At Law
  4. Stephanie A. Lehota
    Stephanie is a Director with Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Company, L.P.A.   Stephanie is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the Ohio State Bar Association. She is also… Read more about Stephanie A. Lehota Attorney At Law
  1. David J. Lewis
    Dave is a director and shareholder of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. and practices out of the firm’s Northeast Ohio offices. His areas of concentration include:  corporate, individual, partnership,… Read more about David J. Lewis Attorney At Law
  2. Jennifer L. Lile, CELA
    Education University Of Akron School Of Law, J.D., cum laude , 2000 Kent State University, B.S. in Secondary English Education , summa cum laude , 1990 Honors Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and… Read more about Jennifer L. Lile, CELA Attorney At Law
  3. Mark A. Wagner
    Mark is an Associate of the law firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. working out of both the Canton and New Philadelphia offices.   Mark, his wife, Sarah, and their two sons reside in Jackson… Read more about Mark A. Wagner Attorney At Law

Estate Planning & Probate Law News Articles

Asset Protection & Estate Planning for Mineral Rights
practice areas Estate Planning & Probate Law Elder Law
Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.
03.24.15
Asset Protection Planning Developing an estate/asset protection plan for mineral rights has become a very hot topic for individuals.  If you own mineral rights, have not entered into an oil and gas lease agreement, and are afraid… More of "Asset Protection & Estate Planning for Mineral Rights"
Consider Digital & Other Unusual Assets When Planning Your Estate
practice areas Estate Planning & Probate Law Elder Law
Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.
03.24.15
Digital assets are online accounts which you own and access using your computer.  Digital assets include email accounts such as gmail, and yahoo, social networking accounts such as linked in, and facebook, online shopping accounts, and… More of "Consider Digital & Other Unusual Assets When Planning Your Estate"
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Estate Planning & Probate Law Legal Alerts

Asset Protection and Creditor Rights in Ohio
practice areas Estate Planning & Probate Law
Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.
10.20.20
Each state has its own asset protection laws and creditor rights laws and those laws have differences from state to state. Asset protection laws describe those assets that may be partly or fully protected from creditors.  Creditors… More of "Asset Protection and Creditor Rights in Ohio"
The Good and Bad of using Safety Deposit Boxes
practice areas Estate Planning & Probate Law
Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.
10.20.20
When I began practicing law almost 30 years ago, it seemed that over half of my clients had safety deposit boxes at their local financial institutions. Those safety deposit boxes would come in all shapes and sizes depending on the needs of… More of "The Good and Bad of using Safety Deposit Boxes"
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