It is through our collective experience that we are able to offer our clients a unique approach to resolving your individual legal issues, especially when it comes to protecting your interests through the emotionally challenging and legally complex processes of probate and guardianship. Established in 1974, Abel & Zocolo Co., LPA is a law firm devoted to the practice of family law in Northeast Ohio, allowing our lawyers to craft specialized solutions to even the most unique or difficult of probate law matters.
We can help with everything from drafting a simple will to handling affairs for the most complex of estates.
Experienced Ohio probate Attorneys Help Guide You Through the Process
As family law attorneys, we know that the death or disability of a family member can be one of the greatest challenges one will ever face. Whether it’s the need to appoint a guardian or a conservator of an aging parent or of a disabled child or sibling, or to open and complete a release of assets, or to file a full-blown probate estate, we know that the process can be daunting. The attorneys at Abel & Zocolo, LPA, with more than 75 years of combined experience, are also experienced in guardianships, conservatorships, releases from administration, full-blown estates and all other family law matters. Whether it’s simple or complex, we are here to provide you with the knowledge and expertise necessary to complete the Probate Court process.
Valuing and Managing the Estate
Our attorneys assist executors with the arduous process of collecting, managing, valuing, protecting and liquidating the assets of the estate. We have a team of experts available to assist in every aspect of estate probate. When appropriate, the firm calls upon accountants, financial advisers, real estate agents, property managers and other professionals to assist with executor duties. We can access expert opinions about unique assets such as antiques, rare books, automobiles and other collectables for accurate valuation, management and possible sale.
Probate Disputes
Even in apparently straightforward estate cases, there are sometimes disputes between beneficiaries. Our attorneys’ professional courtroom presence can calm the emotionally-charged process of probating a challenged will or disputed executor or judicial decision. When it is in the best interests of our client to preserve cordial familial relationships, our attorneys are adept at mediating these disputes. When necessary, we assertively defend our client’s beneficiary rights within the Ohio probate court.
Experienced Guardianship & conservatorship Attorneys
As our parents grow older, there may come a time when it becomes necessary for someone to step in and legally make major financial and care decisions on their behalf. Similarly, it may be necessary to provide, legally, for the care of a disabled child or sibling, or for a minor whose parent may not be capable of providing that care him or herself. We, at Abel & Zocolo Co., LPA have the skill and ability to guide you through the guardianship process and to prepare and file accounts and updates as required by the Court.
Contact the Thorough Probate Lawyers at Abel & Zocolo
Call Abel & Zocolo, LPA in Cleveland at 216-264-0668 to set-up a free consultation with one of our attorneys, or click here to contact us and have an attorney reach out to you right away.