Estate Planning & Probate

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It's never to early to start planning.

 

Stumphauzer O’Toole provides individuals and families with expert legal assistance in estate planning, probate, guardianship, and other related matters, such as family law, immigration, and small business services.

In the estate planning realm, Stumphauzer O’Toole expertly handles all of the traditional estate planning tools including trusts, wills, and durable powers of attorney.

Our firm brings a holistic approach to estate planning, ensuring that the appropriate tools and tactics are utilized, and resulting in a precise match with the client’s core values and legacy. 

Attorneys

Frank S. Carlson

Frank's areas of concentration are probate and estate planning, land use and real estate law, and civil litigation in these areas.
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Larry D. Alderman

Mr. Alderman's repertoire includes the administration of estates, preparation of wills and trusts, and the establishment of guardianships and adoptions. Emphasis is placed on the special needs of senior citizens.
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Russell T. McLaughlin

In addition to the general practice of law, Russ has served as Special Counsel for two Ohio attorneys general, assistant prosecutor in the Lorain Municipal Court, Magistrate for the Lorain Municipal Court, acting judge in the Avon Lake and Lorain Municipal Courts, Law Director for the City of Avon, Special Counsel for the cities of Avon and Elyria, and counsel to the Avon Charter Review Commission.
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