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.
I want to work with you to assist you with your estate planning, special needs planning, and elder law needs. I offer many comprehensive packages to ensure that your family is on the right path. Whether you may be looking for assistance with:
- Long term care cost planning (Medicaid/VA Planning),
- Special needs planning,
- Guardianship work,
- or Probate work I am here for you.
I also prepare estate planning documents including
- Last Will & Testament
- Trusts (Revocable or Asset Protection), or
- Power of attorney documents.
Let me help you figure out what your best next steps are. The sooner you have a plan of action, the better prepared you are for a secure tomorrow!
Marissa K. Fitzpatrick, Esq., is an attorney with excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail in drafting estate planning and business documents.
Marissa listens closely to clients and understands the importance of making recommendations that ensure that future plans are appropriately funded and life-long savings are protected. She demonstrates a passion for her work and her results give clients and their families great peace of mind.
Marissa's practice concentrates on estate planning, trusts and probate, as well as wealth preservation, business planning and elder law.
She earned a bachelor's degree from Ohio University in 2012, and a law degree from the University of Toledo College of Law in 2015.
In September 2021, she was honored with the Ohio State Bar Foundation Community Service Award for Attorneys 40 and Under.
Jacob Frizado joined the firm of Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebling as an Associate attorney and member of its Probate Department in 2023. His work concentrates on Estate Planning, Estate Administration, and Guardianships.
Jacob completed his undergraduate degree at Bowling Green State University in 2011. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Toledo School of Law in 2015. After passing the Ohio Bar in 2016, Jacob opened his own general legal practice in Toledo, working most of his time on probate-related matters.
Prior to joining PSE as an attorney, Jacob moved to southern Ohio to join a Cincinnati-based boutique law firm. Jacob has helped his clients solve various problems in multiple jurisdictions and enjoys tackling new challenges head-on.