Dusterberg Richard B - Cincinnati, OH

Distinguished Estate Planning and Special Needs Trusts in Cincinnati

Securing the future of a child with special needs or safeguarding family wealth requires legal counsel rooted in profound statutory mastery and heartfelt dedication. Located on Montgomery Road in the vibrant Cincinnati suburb of Montgomery, attorney Richard B. Dusterberg has provided trusted, authoritative legal representation to families throughout southwest Ohio for more than fifty years. Admitted to the Ohio bar in 1966 after earning his Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law, his undergraduate degree from Denison University, and an MBA from Xavier University, Dick brings a remarkably comprehensive background to his practice. Honored by the Ohio State Bar Association for fifty years of distinguished service and having served as Law Director for the City of Montgomery, he is recognized statewide as a leading authority in estate planning and disability trust law.

Pioneering Special Needs Trusts and Disability Estate Planning

Parents of individuals with developmental, cognitive, or physical disabilities face unique legal hurdles when planning for the future. For decades, Dick Dusterberg has focused his practice on ensuring that individuals with disabilities maintain financial security without losing crucial government entitlements like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income. When parents look to hire an attorney to protect a vulnerable loved one, he provides visionary guidance through:

• Establishing third-party special needs trusts to preserve inheritance funds while protecting vital public benefit eligibility
• Creating first-party supplemental needs trusts to manage personal injury settlements or direct inheritances
• Advising families on pooled disability trusts through his leadership as Chairman of the Board for Community Fund Management Foundation
• Drafting comprehensive letters of intent and long-term care directives to guide future trustees and guardians
• Establishing legal guardianships and protective arrangements for developmentally disabled young adults

His deep understanding of state regulations and disability advocacy empowers parents to establish lasting safeguards for their children lifetime care.

Comprehensive Wills, Living Trusts, and Estate Administration

Beyond his special needs practice, Richard B. Dusterberg provides comprehensive estate planning and wealth transfer counsel to families, professionals, and retirees. He crafts customized instruments that minimize estate tax burdens and streamline the transmission of generational wealth. His estate services encompass:

• Drafting last wills and testaments tailored to family priorities through knowledgeable wills lawyers
• Creating revocable living trusts and multi-generational trusts with experienced trusts lawyers
• Drafting financial powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and living wills through trusted power of attorney lawyers
• Structuring charitable trusts, foundation endowments, and philanthropic bequests
• Guiding executors and trustees through probate administration in county probate courts with skilled probate lawyers

His careful drafting prevents costly probate disputes and ensures your testamentary wishes are honored without delay.

Dedicated Elder Law and Community Leadership in Montgomery

As a community leader who co-founded the Starfire Council of Greater Cincinnati and earned a Ph.D. in French Literature, Dick Dusterberg brings rare cultural and intellectual depth to legal practice. His elder law practice assists seniors in navigating long-term care planning, asset preservation, and incapacity planning with dignity. When you need to find an attorney who pairs unparalleled experience with compassionate dedication, reach out to Richard B. Dusterberg in Montgomery. Contact his office today to schedule a consultation regarding your estate planning or special needs trust needs.