Probate Litigation Attorney in Cuyahoga County
Legal issues related to probate can get emotional and stressful. Survivors have to manage all the legalities of the estate of their loved ones who passed away. These legal processes can take time, and it is essential to have a probate attorney to guide you through the legalities.
Our experienced Cuyahoga County probate attorney represents clients in probate administration and guardianship and will contest cases. Our legal team has extensive experience providing the right estate and probate legal advice and services.
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Efficient SolutionsHe focuses on resolving matters promptly and smoothly, minimizing stress and unnecessary complications. His straightforward approach keeps cases moving in the right direction.
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Affordable RepresentationWithout the heavy overhead of a large firm, his hourly rates stay lower and more budget-friendly. Clients receive high-quality legal service without the high-end price tag.
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Experienced GuidanceWith over 30 years of practice, Attorney McGowan brings deep knowledge of probate and estate matters. He provides clear, practical advice that helps clients make confident decisions.
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Personal AttentionYou work directly with Attorney McGowan, who is accessible, responsive, and committed to guiding you through every step of the process. Clients never feel shuffled around or overlooked.
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Understanding Probate
Probate is the procedure of asset distributions of an individual, including their real estate property, after their death. In case there is no will, the decision of the estate distribution is made by the Ohio Revised Code.
Estate planning during your life using trusts or a will can streamline asset distribution and reduce probate costs. Our lawyer, Daniel A. McGowan, is an experienced litigation counsel and trial lawyer for institutions, endowments, foundations, families, and individuals. We exclusively handle multiple areas of trust administration and court proceedings, including trust and will contests, elder abuse, fiduciary duty breach claims, reforming and modifying trusts and wills, and surcharging and removing fiduciaries.
What Clients Say About Working With Us
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"Amazing lawyer."He get a 10 star from me. Looking forward to do more business with him.Missy O.
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"Very Professional"Dan, himself, returned our phone call within 10 minutes and was able to answer all of our questions.Brenda B.
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"Very Responsive"Daniel McGowan is exactly the attorney you need when a loved one dies without a will (intestate).Cathe C.
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"Highly Recommend"His legal expertise is superb providing thorough evaluation and explanation regarding relevant matters.EG
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"Daniel McGowan was awesome.". He cleared the case in months, after 2 plus years of dragging. I now have a case in PA and I wish I could call on Daniel again.SMT
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"Extremely knowledgeable."He is honest, fair and extremely knowledgeable.Jackie W.
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"Dan just has a terrific understanding of the law."He answered all my questions, using his great experience and a pleasant understanding demeanor.August A.
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"Dan is very professional and thorough."Very adept at assisting clients to define their objectives.John W.
Cuyahoga County Probate
The probate court in Ohio has jurisdiction over all cases related to estate administration, guardianship, adoptions, and other probate litigation cases. According to the Ohio probate law, the probate process is conducted in the following steps:
- The application is filled and filed to the estate administer of the local probate court
- The probate court appoints an administrator (if there is no will) or an executor (if there is a will). In some cases, an appraiser is also appointed.
- All assets get consolidated and identified, and the debts are paid off or noticed by the administrator or the executor.
- The inventory is filed, and a final count is done to close the estate. All assets are distributed to the rightful beneficiaries, and the Ohio estate and federal estate tax returns are filed as needed.
Consult an Experienced Cuyahoga County Attorney
Our probate attorney in Cuyahoga County, Daniel A. McGowan, can represent you in multiple probate-related matters, including:
- Estate Planning
- Guardianships
- Probate Administration
- Probate Litigation
- Will and Trust Contests
Our lawyer specializes in elder law, trust law, and probate law and can help you in related matters. Give us a call to schedule your initial consultation today!