Sue A. Sokolowski, Attorney at Law - Canton, OH

Compassionate Elder Law and Estate Planning in Canton, Ohio

Located on Munson Street Northwest in Canton, attorney Sue A. Sokolowski provides trusted elder law, estate planning, and probate guidance to individuals and families throughout Stark County and neighboring communities. As a partner at Cleaver and Sokolowski, LLC, attorney Sokolowski focuses her practice on helping aging seniors and their adult children navigate the emotional and financial complexities of long-term care and legacy preservation. When family members need to find a lawyer who combines specialized legal mastery with genuine empathy, attorney Sokolowski offers dedicated support rooted in decades of local practice.

Sue A. Sokolowski earned her Juris Doctor from The University of Akron School of Law and was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 2001. She is certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, a prestigious credential achieved by only a select percentage of attorneys statewide who demonstrate advanced knowledge and peer-verified expertise. Additionally, attorney Sokolowski is a VA-accredited attorney and has been honored as a Super Lawyers Rising Star. Whether you need to hire an attorney to construct a revocable living trust or require legal counsel urgently due to an unexpected nursing home placement, she provides clear, practical roadmaps that safeguard your loved ones and preserve your wealth.

Proactive Elder Law and Medicaid Crisis Planning

Rising nursing home costs can quickly deplete a lifetime of hard-earned savings. As an accomplished elder law attorney, Sue Sokolowski assists families with Medicaid eligibility rules, asset preservation strategies, and nursing home spend-down techniques. By implementing legally sound irrevocable trusts, exempt asset transfers, and caregiver agreements, she helps clients qualify for Ohio Medicaid while shielding family homes and financial resources for surviving spouses and future generations. She also counsels military veterans on qualifying for VA Aid and Attendance pension benefits.

Wills, Living Trusts, and Power of Attorney Directives

Effective estate planning ensures that your wishes are honored and family disputes are prevented. Serving as skilled wills lawyers, trusts lawyers, and power of attorney lawyers, attorney Sokolowski drafts customized revocable living trusts, special needs trusts for loved ones with disabilities, wills, and durable financial powers of attorney. She also prepares comprehensive healthcare powers of attorney and living wills, granting designated family members the legal authority to make critical medical choices if incapacity strikes.

Stark County Probate Administration and Guardianships

When a family member passes away, navigating the probate court can feel overwhelming. Functioning as experienced probate lawyers, attorney Sokolowski guides executors, administrators, and beneficiaries through estate settlement in the Stark County Probate Court. She handles asset valuation, creditor notices, and timely inheritance distribution. In cases where an elderly relative can no longer safely manage personal affairs due to cognitive decline, she assists families in establishing compassionate legal guardianships.

Why Families Trust Attorney Sue A. Sokolowski

• OSBA Certified Specialist: Board-certified specialist in estate planning, trust, and probate law in Ohio.
• VA Accredited Counsel: Authorized by the Department of Veterans Affairs to assist veterans and surviving spouses.
• Compassionate Senior Focus: Dedicated practice centered entirely on elder law, Medicaid protection, and estate stability.
• Established Canton Office: Convenient Munson Street location serving Stark County families continuously since 2001.