Cincinnati’s Top Estate Planning & Probate Lawyer
Partner in the law firm of Barron Peck Bennie & Schlemmer, a law firm serving greater Cincinnati, Ohio and Southwest Ohio.
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David proudly served as the 2021-2022 President of the Ohio State Bar Association & is a partner at the law firm of Barron Peck Bennie & Schlemmer.
2022 Winner of Make a Difference Award
David proudly recieved the 2022 Difference Maker Award from the American Bar Association. This award honors an attorney living or deceased who made a significant contribution to the legal profession through service to the profession (i.e. frequent activities in bar associations, committees and services).
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I devote the vast majority of my law practice to estate planning, probate, and trust administration. This focused commitment allows me to deliver the highest level of service possible. I help clients protect, and ultimately distribute, their hard-earned assets through estate planning.
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Creating a will can be a loving act, giving you peace of mind that you are saving your heirs both time and trouble. If you do not have a will, the probate court will rely on the state’s intestate law to figure out how, and to whom, your assets should be distributed. There are many ways to protect your assets for your loved ones, having a will is the first step.
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“David was outstanding to work with. He is smart, thorough and treated me with respect.”
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Want to Say Something Meaningful to the Graduate in Your Life?
I suspect many of you will soon be congratulating your son, daughter, niece, nephew, or other young person upon their high school graduation. I thought it would be fun to research some of the best words of wisdom from commencement speeches given by successful people –...
Summer Is Made for Sun, Fun … and Estate Planning Conversations
Summer is right around the corner, so I thought this article from Kiplinger, dated 6/22/25 and written by Eric W. Bond, was timely. I hope you find it interesting. “Now is the time to discuss estate planning with your loved ones to ensure the Great Wealth Transfer is...
What’s Your Reason for Not Putting Your Affairs in Order?
I first published a version of the following post back in late 2023. I’d like to report that there has been a huge turnaround and that the majority of adults in the U.S. now have a will. Sadly, of course, that’s not true. The percentage remains steady: fewer than 50%...
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