Allan P. Sweet, Esq., is a partner in the law practice of Palumbo and Sweet, LLC, in Akron. He is an estate planning and elder law attorney who works to help individuals and families navigate the complexities of Medicaid planning, preparation of wills and trusts, and the administration of estates.
He helps guide clients through the maze of available public benefits to obtain necessary care while generally preserving assets for a spouse, children, family, or charities.
Sweet works with clients regardless of age in preparing key documents such as wills, powers of attorney, advance directives, and, when appropriate for their goals, trusts.
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.
Attorney Nicole M. Britton joined Piccirillo Law, Ltd. in June of 2022.
Nicole practiced probate, trust administration, guardianships, estate planning, and real estate law in a mid-size firm in Akron for several years prior to joining Piccirillo Law, Ltd. She is expanding her practice areas to include Medicaid and nursing home planning.
Nicole is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, Trumbull County Bar Association, Mahoning County Bar Association, and National Association of Elder Law Attorneys.
Piccirillo Law, Ltd., founded in 1998, practices primarily in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid, Nursing Home Planning, and Probate.
We provide legal assistance and guidance to seniors and their families in navigating the complex legal and financial issues that arise as they age.
The entire staff at Piccirillo Law is committed to building long-term relationships with our clients while helping them plan ahead and take proactive steps to protect their assets, health, and well-being.
Brooke A. Schleben is an attorney with the law firm of Pickrel, Schaeffer, and Ebeling in Dayton, specializing in Estate Planning and Probate Law.
Schleben is an Associate in the firm’s Estate Planning/ Probate Department. Her specific areas of interest include simple wills to Medicaid Planning, Guardianships, and trust and estate administration. Brooke is expanding her area of practice to adoptions and LGBTQ+ issues. Brooke appreciates the opportunity to help individuals with a wide range of estate planning needs.
Attorney Schleben completed her undergraduate education at Thomas More University, cum laude, in 2017 with a Bachelor’s in Sports and Entertainment Marketing and Associate’s in Spanish and Business Administration. She obtained her Juris Doctorate from the University of Dayton School of law in 2020 with a Business and Compliance Law Concentration.
Brooke was involved with Human Rights Awareness and Advocacy Group, Phi Alpha Delta, and Sports and Entertainment Law Society. In August of 2022, Brooke received her Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Dayton.
Brittany is an Associate in the Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling's Probate and Estate Planning Department. She has been practicing for over 5 years.
Brittany counsels clients of all ages to assure the clients intentions are clearly understood and carried out correctly. She understands that each family and their individual circumstances are unique and takes the time to understand each circumstance. Her goal is to provide the best advice from all different perspectives including tax, business, legal and long-term care options.
She effectively advises and administers probate estates for families, easing their stress during highly emotional times. She prepares Wills and advance directives including Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare, General Durable Powers of Attorney and Living Wills. When families are faced with the need to appoint a guardian for a loved one, Brittany assists the family throughout all guardianship proceedings in Probate Court.
While attending Ohio State University, Brittany also received a Certificate in Dispute Resolution from Moritz College of Law. In addition, she was a Note & Comment Editor for the Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution.