Stuart R. Susskind - Cincinnati, OH
Stuart R. Susskind is a distinguished Cincinnati partner at UB Greensfelder with more than fifty years of legal mastery in estate planning, high-net-worth wealth preservation, corporate succession, and sophisticated tax structuring.
Premier Estate Planning and Tax Counsel in Cincinnati, Ohio
Preserving significant wealth, guiding family enterprises, and mitigating exposure to taxes require seasoned counsel. At the Cincinnati office of UB Greensfelder, partner Stuart R. Susskind provides distinguished representation backed by more than five decades of practice. Admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1968 after graduating from the University of Cincinnati College of Law, attorney Susskind has counseled generations of families, corporate executives, and business owners across Southwest Ohio. Whether you are looking to hire an estate planning lawyer to design a family trust or require seasoned guidance on business succession planning, his practice delivers sophisticated solutions tailored to your goals.
Sophisticated Wills, Trusts, and Wealth Preservation
Comprehensive estate strategies must address multifaceted financial portfolios while safeguarding legacy assets from unnecessary taxes and probate delays. Working closely with clients and their wealth advisors, Stuart R. Susskind creates meticulously structured estate structures. Legal services include:
- Drafting customized last will and testament documents and creating revocable living trusts to preserve family privacy and avoid probate proceedings.
- Establishing sophisticated irrevocable trusts, including dynasty trusts, generation-skipping trusts, and irrevocable life insurance trusts.
- Drafting durable financial power of attorney documents and healthcare directives to safeguard personal autonomy during incapacity.
- Designing charitable trusts, private foundations, and philanthropic gift strategies that maximize tax deductions.
- Preparing prenuptial agreement and postnuptial agreement contracts to protect family assets and business equity across generations.
Fiduciary Guidance and Ohio Probate Administration
The post-death administration of substantial estates and trusts involves intricate legal, accounting, and fiduciary responsibilities. Drawing on decades of leadership in the Cincinnati legal community, attorney Susskind counsels corporate fiduciaries, individual trustees, and executors through every step of probate and trust administration. His services encompass preparing federal estate and gift tax returns, handling probate court filings, resolving creditor claims, and defending against trust disputes and contested fiduciary accountings.
Business Succession Planning and Corporate Law
For entrepreneurs and owners of closely held companies, personal estate planning is deeply intertwined with corporate continuity. Having served as past chair of the Taxation Section of the Cincinnati Bar Association, Stuart R. Susskind provides seamless legal advisory at the intersection of business formation, governance, and wealth transfer:
- Structuring corporate recapitalizations, buy-sell agreements, and equity transfer mechanisms for family businesses.
- Guiding leadership through mergers and acquisitions, asset sales, and commercial contract negotiations.
- Formulating customized tax strategies that reduce income, gift, and capital gains tax liabilities.
- Protecting corporate leadership through sound governance standards and entity restructuring.
Distinguished Professional Acclaim and Community Leadership
Throughout his career, Stuart R. Susskind has earned top honors from peers and national rating publications, including continuous selection to The Best Lawyers in America in trusts and estates, recognition as Cincinnati Lawyer of the Year, Chambers High Net Worth ranking, and an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Beyond private practice, he has contributed extensively to the legal academy as an adjunct professor of law and to Cincinnati philanthropic organizations.
Consult with Stuart R. Susskind at UB Greensfelder
When protecting family wealth and structuring commercial transactions, choosing an attorney with proven depth and authority is essential. If you need to find an attorney in Cincinnati to assist with complex trusts, estate planning, or business succession, contact the office of Stuart R. Susskind at UB Greensfelder by calling (513) 698-5044 to schedule a consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated in the vibrant Central Business District of downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, steps from Fountain Square.
Building Location
This is a thirty-story Class-A commercial office tower known as the Center at 600 Vine, featuring a distinct brick facade and situated near landmarks like Fountain Square and the Aronoff Center.
Parking Details
Complimentary parking is available for visitors in the building's underground public parking garage, with the entrance located on the Vine Street side.
Public Transit
Served by Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Route 2 (Madeira Commuter); nearest stop is at Government Square Area E.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main lobby of the Center at 600 Vine, proceed to the elevator bank, and take the elevator up to the 28th floor to find the office in Suite 2800.