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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I Can Hardly Believe It
You might want to sit down for this one. 2026 is nearing the halfway point! I know. I can’t believe it either. So, let me ask you something - did your New Year’s resolutions include updating your estate plan? And here it is ... whoosh! Six months later, and you still...
AI and the Digital Afterlife: A 2026 Estate Planning Primer
I found the following article interesting to say the least. As AI becomes more prevalent and more of us rely on digital assets, we need to understand how all that impacts our estate plans. Read on for some good information. Takeaways Current laws don't fully...
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