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[Home](/) 2. Estate Planning Attorney Cincinnati OH Cincinnati · Hamilton County · Ohio Licensed NY · NJ · OH # Cincinnati Estate Planning Attorney for Families, Professionals & Business Owners. Fixed-fee Ohio estate plans for Cincinnati families and business owners, using the state's transfer-on-death tools and fitting Hamilton County practice — conducted directly by Drew Jacobs. [Start Your Intake](/get-started)[Book a Consultation](https://cal.com/drewjacobs/estate-planning) Drew Jacobs — Admitted in NY, NJ, OH 01 / LOCAL CONTEXT ## Estate planning, grounded in Cincinnati. Cincinnati clients range from long-tenured East Side families with appreciated real estate to a growing professional class downtown and around UC. Hamilton County probate runs through the Hamilton County Probate Court. Ohio's Transfer-on-Death Designation Affidavit is a strong tool, but stand-alone TOD deeds coordinated poorly often create as many problems as they solve. 02 / SERVICES ## What we handle for Cincinnati clients. Coordinated document sets drafted under Ohio law. See our [trusts library](/trusts). ### Wills & Guardian Nominations Ohio-compliant wills with guardian nominations and clear distribution. ### Revocable Living Trusts Keeps Cincinnati real estate and brokerage assets out of probate. ### Ohio Powers of Attorney & Healthcare Directives Statutory financial and healthcare POA plus Living Will. ### Transfer-on-Death (TOD) Planning TOD deeds and registrations for real estate, vehicles, and securities. ### Family Business & Closely Held Interests Operating agreements and buy-sell terms aligned with the estate plan. ### Beneficiary & Account Alignment Coordinated review of retirement and insurance beneficiary designations. 03 / OHIO CONSIDERATIONS ## What makes Ohio different. See the full [Ohio Estate Planning](/ohio-estate-planning-attorney) overview for statewide detail. Ohio repealed its estate tax in 2013 and has no inheritance tax — but federal estate tax can still apply, and Hamilton County probate still applies to assets outside a trust or beneficiary designation. Ohio's **Transfer-on-Death Designation Affidavit** (ORC 5302.22) is a useful probate-avoidance tool, but used in isolation it can create problems with mortgages and multiple beneficiaries. We use it where it fits. A properly funded [revocable living trust](/trusts/revocable-living) remains the most comprehensive answer for families with multiple properties or minor children. 04 / WHO THIS IS FOR ## Who we work with in Cincinnati. We engage where there is meaningful matter fit — not a volume practice. ### Cincinnati families with minor children Guardian nominations, child-protective trusts, and incapacity planning. ### East Side & Indian Hill families Households needing clean intergenerational transfer of real estate. ### Hamilton County business owners Integrating the family business into the estate plan. ### Cincinnati professionals & executives Coordinating retirement assets, equity, and family planning. 05 / HOW IT WORKS ## The process. A clear path from first conversation to a funded plan, typically 30–60 days. 1. STEP 01 ### Confidential Intake Secure intake on assets, family, and goals. 2. STEP 02 ### Strategy Call Working session with Drew mapping Ohio options and a clear recommendation. 3. STEP 03 ### Fixed-Fee Proposal Written scope and flat fee, including any deed work. 4. STEP 04 ### Design, Sign & Fund Drafting, execution, and retitling — including TOD affidavits and trust funding. 06 / FAQ ## Cincinnati estate planning FAQs. ### Where does probate happen for Cincinnati residents? The Hamilton County Probate Court — a public process. A properly funded revocable living trust typically avoids it for the assets it holds. ### Should I use a TOD deed or a revocable trust for my Cincinnati home? It depends on the facts. A TOD deed suits simple single-property situations; a trust is usually better for multiple properties or minor children. ### Does Ohio have an estate or inheritance tax? No. Ohio repealed its estate tax in 2013. Federal estate tax can still apply, and probate avoidance and incapacity planning still matter. ### Can you handle my family business and my estate plan together? Yes — we coordinate operating agreement and buy-sell documents with your wills and trusts. ### How are engagements priced? Every engagement is fixed-fee, quoted in writing after a scoping call. [Read the full FAQ →](/faq) ## Go deeper. Related Resources [ ### Ohio Estate Planning The full Ohio estate planning overview. Read more → ](/ohio-estate-planning-attorney)[ ### Ohio Estate Planning Guide A deeper guide to Ohio rules, documents, and process. Read more → ](/ohio-estate-planning-guide)[ ### Trusts Library Revocable, irrevocable, and advanced trust structures. Read more → ](/trusts)[ ### Probate & Trust Administration Guidance for executors and trustees after a death or incapacity. Read more → ](/probate-trust-administration) Begin the Conversation Cincinnati · OH ## Build your Cincinnati plan with counsel that knows Ohio. Initial consultations are private and conducted directly by Drew Jacobs — no sales floor, no junior intake. 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