Probate, Estate & Post-Mortem

Sitterley, Jennifer H.

Jennifer H. Sitterley, CELA, is the founder of Sitterley Law LLC, and practices in her hometown of Lancaster, Ohio where she concentrates primarily in the areas of elder law, probate, and estate planning.  She is a graduate of the University of Akron School of Law, and holds an M.B.A. in business administration.  She is very involved in her community, serving as Vice Chair of the United Way of Fairfield County, Trustee of the Fairfield County Meals on Wheels, Vice Chair of the Fairfield Bar Association, and President of the AHA! Children’s Museum.

Jennifer is one of 30 Certified Elder Law Attorneys by the National Elder Law Foundation in Ohio, and one of 26 Certified Specialists in Elder Law by the Ohio State Bar Association. She has been recognized as a 2019 and 2020 Rising Star by SuperLawyers and is accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

While she’s not serving her community and offering house calls to low-income and home-bound clients with her “Plan Van,” Jennifer enjoys spending time with her two red-headed daughters, Amelie (9) and Isla (7), and her para-beagle, Zoey.

MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS

Member of the Ohio and National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
Board Member of the Fairfield County United Way
Solicitor for the Village of Sugar Grove, Ohio
Member of the Fairfield Medical Center Advance Directives Committee
President of the Southeast Ohio Sight Center

Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation
Certified Specialist in Elder Law by the Ohio State Bar Association
2019 and 2020 Rising Star by Super Lawyers

 

Company
Sitterley Law LLC
Website URL
The Mithoff, 166 W. Main Street, Suite 201
Lancaster
43130
Phone
(740) 681-1765
Fax
(740) 808-8468
Sutton, Maggie L.

Maggie L. Sutton has worked with Richard Taps since 2011. She is a graduate of Indiana University Kelley School of Business with a degree in Accounting. Maggie received her law degree from Capital University in 2011, cum laude, where she was both Secretary and Treasurer of the Board of the Women’s Law Association. She is a volunteer with the Legal Aid Society, helping elderly and low-income individuals with their estate planning needs.

Prior to law school, Maggie worked in Chicago as a tax accountant for a large accounting firm. She has experience preparing business and individual tax returns for high net worth individuals.

Maggie is certified in elder law by the National Elder Law Foundation. There are only 30 attorneys in Ohio who are certified in elder law.

Maggie grew up in Worthington and lives there with her husband and children. She enjoys reading, exercising, running half marathons, and sewing. She also enjoys rooting on the Buckeyes and Colts during football season and the Hoosiers during basketball season.

Company
Taps Sutton & Roshon, LLC
Website URL
400 S. Fifth St., Ste. 103
Columbus
43215
County
Franklin
Phone
(614) 443-8000
Fax
614-443-8106
Vonau, Christopher

Chris Vanau joined the Decker Vanau firm in 2008 as a law clerk and is now a partner. He received his undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and his law degree from Capital University Law School. He is the son of one of the founding partners, Jim Vonau.
Chris’ practice areas include estate planning and probate matters; business formation, operation, transactions, and other matters; and residential, commercial, and investment real estate matters; guardianships; construction-related disputes.
Like his father, Chris is a member of both the Ohio and Columbus Bar Associations.  He is a member of the Gahanna Community Improvement Corporation (CIC), Family and Youth Law Center (FYLaw) at Capital University, Volunteer Guardianship Program, the Catholic Foundation Professional Advisors Group (PAG), Columbus Foundation Professional Council, and The Ohio State Unversity Office of Estate and Gift Planning Professional Advisory Council.
Chris also chairs the Columbus Bar Association’s Estate Planning and Trust Committee.
Chris co-authored “Ohio Mechanics’ Lien”, a book published for fellow practitioners and contractors as a guide through the various topics of Ohio mechanics’ lien law.
As an avid supporter and alumnus of Saint Charles Preparatory High School in Bexley, Ohio, Chris is the current varsity head soccer coach at St. Charles. He enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife, Brittany, and his three children, Jackson, Barrett and Reese.
Company
Decker Vonau, LLC
620 E. Broad St., Ste 200
Columbus
43215
County
Franklin
Phone
614-242-4242
Fax
614-242-4243
Kyla A. Williger

Attorney Kyla Williger, CELA, is a director at the law firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. (KWGD) and joined the firm in 2021 after practicing 10 years at her family-owned boutique law firm, the former Williger Legal Group, LLC, in Munroe Falls.

Kyla is a certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law by the Ohio State Bar Association. She also is a certified specialist in Elder Law by the Ohio State Bar, a National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), and a National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) Certified Elder Law Attorney.

Kyla has transitioned the practice, which is focused on Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Probate, Trust Administration, Disability Planning, Guardianship, Medicaid, & Elder Law, and she continues to provide specialized legal advice and excellent service to all of her senior clients and their families to KWGD’s Hudson office location.

Company
Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co. LPA
Website URL
5 E Main St
Hudson
44236
County
Summit
Phone
(330) 686-7777
Fax
(330) 535-4809
Zimmer, Barry H.

We have a simple mission at the Zimmer Law Firm: assuring Peace of Mind by helping families preserve their wealth to pass to their loved ones. By delivering a wide range of estate planning services through a simple five-step process, we take the stress and mystery out of planning. Our Zimmer™ Elder Law/Estate Planning process includes lifelong support for our clients now and in times of need, making them feel confident preparing for the future.

Barry H. Zimmer, Esq., the Zimmer Law Firm

Company
Zimmer Law Firm, LLC
Website URL
9825 Kenwood Rd., Suite 201
Cincinnati
45242
County
Hamilton
Phone
(513) 721-1513
Fax
(513) 287-8623