Planning ahead
Estate planning
- Wills and living trusts
- Powers of attorney and health care directives
- Special needs and irrevocable trusts
- Flat-fee plans, explained before any work starts
Maineville estate planning and probate lawyers
Wills, trusts and probate for Maineville, the Warren County village founded by settlers from Maine and incorporated in 1850.
- Free first consultation
- Flat-fee estate plans
- Offices in Loveland and Blue Ash
Where an estate is filed
Warren County Probate Court
900 Memorial Drive, Lebanon, OH 45036
Village of Maineville
Incorporated in 1850
Warren County
How we meet
In person, phone or Zoom
First consultation is free
How we help Maineville families
Whether you are planning ahead or handling things after a loss, you work directly with an attorney who explains every step in plain language.
After a loss
Probate and trust administration
- Guidance for executors, start to finish
- Estates with or without a will
- Settling a trust after a loved one passes
- Will and estate disputes
Estate planning in Maineville
Filed in Lebanon
Maineville is in Warren County, so estates are opened at the Warren County Probate Court in Lebanon. We prepare and file the paperwork for you.
Not every estate needs full probate
Estates of $35,000 or less, or $100,000 or less when a surviving spouse inherits everything, may qualify for a shorter release from administration.
A plan that keeps it simple
A living trust, beneficiary designations and a transfer on death affidavit for your home can let your family skip probate entirely.
Probate in Maineville
Ohio sets the steps: open the estate, file the inventory within three months of appointment, allow six months from the date of death for creditor claims, then distribute and close.
Smaller estates, $35,000 or less, or $100,000 or less when a surviving spouse inherits everything, may qualify for a shorter release from administration.
Sources: Ohio Revised Code 2115.02, 2117.06 and 2113.03.
Visiting the court
Warren County Probate Court
- 900 Memorial Drive, Lebanon, OH 45036
- (513) 695-1180 · warrencountyohio.gov
We prepare and file the forms for you, and keep you updated on every court date.
You meet with an attorney, every time
Every consultation is with one of our estate planning and probate attorneys, backed by a team that keeps you updated between meetings.
“Most families don’t need the most complicated plan. They need the right one, explained in plain English.”
Steve R. Wolterman
Founding Attorney
Wills, trusts and probate for Ohio families since founding the firm in 2008.
- Admitted to the Ohio bar in 2007
- J.D., University of Cincinnati College of Law
- B.S. Finance, Clemson University
- Certified Exchange Specialist (CES)
“Probate is a lot to handle after a loss. My job is to make sure you always know what happens next.”
Cassidy Carstens
Attorney
Focuses on probate administration for estates of all sizes, and on estate planning.
- With the firm since 2015, from secretary to attorney
- J.D., University of Cincinnati College of Law
- Admitted to the Ohio bar in 2023
- B.S. Health Sciences, University of Cincinnati
And the team behind them
Emily Ames
Office Manager
Scheduling, documents and updates between meetings.
Alex Brammer
Client Services Coordinator
Document signings and help getting everything finalized.
Henrietta Heywood
Client Care Coordinator
Answers your calls, schedules meetings and checks in with clients.
“The team was always very understanding about the situations and willing to reschedule. Additionally, I found their pricing to be very reasonable.”
Maineville questions
Which probate court handles an estate from Maineville?
An estate is opened in the probate court of the county where the person lived. For Maineville, that is the Warren County Probate Court, at 900 Memorial Drive, Lebanon, OH 45036.
Can a small estate skip full probate?
Often, yes. Estates of $35,000 or less, or $100,000 or less when a surviving spouse inherits everything, may qualify for a shorter release from administration under Ohio Revised Code 2113.03.
When should I update my will?
After a marriage, divorce, new child or grandchild, a death in the family, a move to or from Ohio, or a big change in what you own. Otherwise, a review every few years is a good habit.
How much does an estate plan cost?
Our estate plans are a flat fee, and we go over your exact cost at the free consultation before any work starts.
Do I have to come into the office?
No. You can meet us at our Loveland or Blue Ash office, or by phone or Zoom. Many clients meet remotely and come in only to sign.
Communities we serve nearby
Families across Greater Cincinnati work with our Loveland and Blue Ash offices.
Talk with an attorney for free
Tell us what is going on and we will explain your options and the next step.