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Meg Pauken, Esq., is the founder Pauken Legal Services LLC.
Ms. Pauken draws on over 20 years of experience as a lawyer to provide wise and compassionate advice, unique to each client’s personal and family situation. Ms. Pauken started her career in a small firm, in general practice. Later she settled into family law, which included estate planning and probate, as well.
As a family law attorney, Ms. Pauken focused on a collaborative practice model, working with families to negotiate the best possible resolution in difficult circumstances. Over time, her practice has shifted to the planning aspect of representing families. Ms. Pauken helps her clients plan for the preservation and distribution of their assets, often through the use of trusts. She advises clients when a spouse or elderly family member is facing admission to a nursing home or long-term care facility, helping them navigate the often-confusing world of Medicaid eligibility and asset preservation.
Kim Estess, Esq., is dually certified as a specialist in elder law by the National Elder Law Foundation and the Ohio State Bar Association and certified as a specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law by the OSBA.
Her practice focuses on estate planning, estate administration, elder law, asset protection, Medicaid, special needs planning and guardianships.
"I firmly believe that providing outstanding service requires more than just excellent legal work — it also involves taking the time to establish a strong relationship with each client in order to truly understand their unique family situation and goals," she says.
Houck Menninger Law, LLC is a boutique law firm located in Centerville, Ohio that specializes in estate planning, elder law and special needs planning.
Rachael Houck is a Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation.
Read more at HMEstateplanning.com
Brittany D. O'Diam, CELA, is a dually Certified Specialist in Elder Law by the OSBA and the National Elder Law Foundation, and she is also an OSBA Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law. Brittany concentrates her practice on estate planning, estate administration, guardianships, Medicaid, asset protection, special needs planning and elder law. She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Past-President, Ohio Chapter); ElderCounsel, LLC, a national network of elder law attorneys; WealthCounsel, LLC, a national organization of estate planning attorneys; Ohio State Bar Association (Vice Chair, Elder & Special Needs Law Section); Florida Bar Association, Dayton Bar Association (Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Committee; and Greene County Bar Association. Brittany also serves as an Ohio Department of Medicaid Stakeholder Liaison, the Chair of the Board of Trustees for The Disability Foundation, and a member of the Business Advisory Council for the Greene County Educational Services Center.
Brittany devotes much of her time to educating the public as well as professional advisors and service organizations about estate planning, as well as the options available to help the elderly and special needs population. She received her BS in Journalism cum laude from Ohio University, and her JD cum laude from the University of Akron School of Law. She is licensed to practice in both Ohio and Florida, and she lives in Beavercreek, Ohio with her husband and their two children.
Attorney Mitchell (Mitch) Adel, CELA, is the managing partner of Cooper, Adel, Vu and Associates. Mitch’s close relationship with his extended family has given him a deep appreciation for the issues we all face as we age. He is passionate about finding solutions that protect and preserve the wealth of his clients and for those they leave behind. Mitch has a mission to educate seniors and their families about elder law issues which he does through weekly educational seminars throughout Ohio and by contributing to publications such as USA Today, Forbes Magazine, Consumer Reports, Yahoo Finance, the Cincinnati Enquirer and Columbus Business First.
Jennifer L. Brown, Esq.
Estate Attorney
With over two decades of experience in the legal field, Jennifer began her journey as a paralegal before embarking on her path to becoming a lawyer. She finds fulfillment in guiding clients through legal complexities and the strategic aspect of problem-solving. Jennifer's passion lies in estate planning, driving her commitment to educate both clients and the community on the importance of planning ahead.
Raised in rural Ohio, Jennifer's upbringing juxtaposed the tranquility of living across from farmers' fields with the vibrancy of an urban skyline. Her career journey has been filled with diverse opportunities and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. Yet, at the core of her advocacy lies the humility instilled by her mother, an early education teacher, and the work ethic instilled by her father, a mechanic and small business owner.
Jennifer is licensed to practice law in Ohio and Florida and focuses her practice in the following areas:
- Estate and asset protection planning
- Business succession planning and transactions
- Trust and probate administration
- Real estate transactions
During her downtime, Jennifer enjoys kayaking and exploring nature trails with her family and her beloved Springer Spaniel, Archie, who also happens to be her best friend.
An associate with Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co. L.P.A., Danielle Halachoff Frye concentrates her practice in the area of estate planning, including the creation and administration of trusts, drafting of wills, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents, probate administration, and planning for elders.
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