Eichel & Krone Co - Cincinnati, OH

Experienced Estate Planning and Probate Counsel in Cincinnati

Planning for the transfer of family assets and navigating probate require legal precision and personal care. Eichel and Krone Co., L.P.A. provides compassionate guidance from its office at 700 Walnut Street in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1971 by Lawrence E. Eichel and Paul W. Krone, the firm has spent over five decades helping families, business owners, and charitable foundations protect their wealth. Today, lead attorney Bruce A. Krone continues this legacy across Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky.

Tailored Estate Planning, Wills, and Living Trusts

A well-crafted estate plan is essential for protecting loved ones, avoiding unnecessary probate delays, and preserving hard-earned wealth. Serving as premier wills lawyers and trusts lawyers, attorney Bruce Krone works closely with individuals and families to understand their unique circumstances, philanthropic interests, and financial goals. The firm meticulously prepares customized documents, including last wills and testaments, revocable living trusts, irrevocable asset protection trusts, durable financial powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and living wills.

As trusted estate planning lawyers, the firm also assists parents in establishing legal guardianship designations for minor children and pets, ensuring that family wishes are respected without judicial intervention. In addition, the practice provides sophisticated counsel on estate tax issues, gifting strategies, and wealth preservation for high-net-worth households, frequently updating existing estate plans through valid codicils and trust amendments as personal or financial circumstances evolve.

Comprehensive Probate Administration and Estate Litigation

Settling an estate after the death of a family member is an emotional and complex undertaking. Serving as dedicated probate lawyers, the legal team at Eichel and Krone Co., L.P.A. guides executors, administrators, and beneficiaries through every step of probate court proceedings in Ohio and Kentucky. The firm assists with admitting wills to probate, identifying and appraising estate assets, managing creditor notifications, settling estate taxes, and facilitating the prompt distribution of inheritances.

When controversies arise among heirs or beneficiaries, the firm provides composed courtroom representation in probate litigation. Whether defending a valid will against unfounded beneficiary challenges or contesting an invalid testamentary document influenced by undue pressure or incapacity, attorney Krone brings balanced trial experience to the courtroom. The practice strives to mediate family disputes amicably whenever possible while standing firm to protect client inheritance rights under state law.

Why Clients Trust Eichel and Krone Co., L.P.A.

When you need to hire an attorney in Cincinnati to protect your family or business legacy, Eichel and Krone Co., L.P.A. delivers proven legal advantages:

• Board-Certified Legal Specialist: Attorney Bruce A. Krone is board certified by the Ohio State Bar Association in estate planning, trust, and probate law, demonstrating exceptional mastery.
• AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating: Holding the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, signifying the highest standard of legal ability and ethical integrity.
• Extensive Philanthropic Leadership: Decades of leadership assisting private foundations, including long-standing stewardship of the Charles H. Dater Foundation in Cincinnati.
• Business and Real Estate Acumen: Assisting clients as commercial real estate lawyers and residential real estate lawyers with property transfers, commercial leases, and business succession.

Ensure your family's future and assets are securely protected with trusted legal guidance. Contact Eichel and Krone Co., L.P.A. today to schedule a confidential legal consultation with an experienced Cincinnati estate attorney.