Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorneys Serving Ohio

Nobody can predict the future—but everyone can plan for it. The steps you take now can help to ensure that your future is a fulfillment of your most cherished dreams, not your worst fears. And you don’t have to take those steps toward a secure future by yourself.

At Gudorf Law Group, our estate planning and elder law attorneys have been helping Ohio individuals, families, farms, and businesses plan for the future since 1992. Our team includes attorneys who are board certified by the Ohio State Bar Association in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law—a distinction that fewer than 200 attorneys in the entire state have achieved.

No matter what your circumstances, planning for the future will yield not only a better outcome in years to come, but greater peace of mind in the meantime. We have a nearly-unmatched depth of experience in estate law, asset protection, and elder law that enables us to help our clients navigate the most complex needs.

Let the caring, capable team at Gudorf Law Group partner with you to address your needs both today and in the years to come.

Caring for Ohio Families For Over 35 Years

The experienced Gudorf Law Group team has served clients in the Dayton area and throughout Ohio for over three decades. We are committed to achieving our clients’ goals: to provide a secure future for themselves and their families, and to ensure that their hard work benefits the people they intend it to.

To learn more about planning for your unique needs and those of your family or business, we invite you to contact Gudorf Law to schedule a complimentary consultation.

Estate Planning Services to Prepare for Your Family’s Future

The design of your estate plan will depend on your unique situation and needs. The Gudorf Law team has created the Family Estate & Legacy Program to help families and individuals seeking a lasting relationship with an estate planning team who will help develop and maintain an effective personal, financial, and estate tax plan. To learn more about how we can help clarify your goals, and craft a customized plan to meet them, watch our on-demand workshop.

And as your life, family, and assets change, Gudorf Law Group offers you Legacy Club membership to ensure that you can update your estate plan easily and cost-effectively.

Elder Law Attorneys Helping with Nursing Home and Medicare Planning

At Gudorf Law Group, we regularly assist our older clients with their various legal needs, including planning for nursing home care. Many times our clients are planning ahead for the possibility that care will be needed in the future. However, sometimes we are called on for assistance by family members when there is a crisis or sudden need for the care of an adult.

We have extensive experience helping families protect loved ones and assets in both situations. Our elder law services also include help with Medicaid planning, veterans’ benefits, guardianships, and preventing elder abuse and exploitation.

Farm and Business Succession Planning

Your family farm is more than just a business; it’s your life’s work, and a legacy for your loved ones. But research shows that only about 30% of family-owned businesses survive into the second generation. If a family farm business does continue to thrive, it’s not by accident; it’s through careful, customized planning.

Gudorf Law Group has decades of experience helping farmers and business owners put succession plans in place to ensure a smooth transition, as well as helping families plan for equitable treatment for heirs who will continue to work on the farm and those who will not.

Asset Protection Planning

You have worked hard for what you have, and you want your wealth to benefit the people you love. Without proper planning, a lawsuit from a tragic car accident to professional malpractice could threaten those assets. You should consider asset protection planning if you have significant assets, you are a professional who could be sued for malpractice, you want to prevent your children from losing their inheritance, or you own a business where people on the premises could be at risk of injury.

Gudorf Law Group can help you put measures, like asset protection trusts and limited liability companies, in place to protect your assets from potential creditors.