Thorough Trusts and Estates Attorney in Canton, Ohio

Helping you plan with confidence
With 45 years of experience, the Law Offices of Gerald L. Baker possesses in-depth knowledge about all aspects of trusts and estate issues, including:
  • Estate planning
  • Estate tax issues
  • Executorship duties
  • Guardianship
  • Living wills
  • Living trusts 
  • Probate
  • Probate and will disputes
  • Wills drafting and execution 

Estate planning
The Law Offices of Gerald L. Baker in Canton can advise you on the best approach to your estate planning. We thoroughly analyze your estate and strategize the best means of transferring your assets, minimizing taxes, establishing guardianship for your children, supporting personal philanthropic causes and protecting your loved ones. We can draft a will that reflects your desires and establish living trusts if they would be beneficial to your estate. 

Probate
We apply our extensive knowledge about Ohio probate court to guide you through the complex process of probating a will. We assist executors in all steps of the process, including:
  • Creating a plan of action to probate the estate fairly and expeditiously
  • Filing the will with the probate court in Ohio
  • Closing and opening bank accounts
  • Transferring assets from the deceased to the estate
  • Valuating the estate
  • Managing and liquidating assets as appropriate
  • Paying taxes and other debts
  • Locating beneficiaries
  • Hiring professionals and experts when necessary 

Probate disputes
When disputes occur between beneficiaries, we help to successfully represent your interests. We have the extensive knowledge to challenge invalid wills or to defend valid wills against the improper assertions of dissatisfied beneficiaries. We are skilled in mediation and litigation, and we can negotiate between beneficiaries to preserve relationships or fastidiously pursue your rights in court when necessary.

Contact a meticulous estate planning lawyer at the Law Offices of Gerald L. Baker
For assistance with estate planning or a probate matter, call the Law Offices of Gerald L. Baker at 330-492-1001 or contact us online to schedule your free initial consultation.

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Law Offices of Gerald L. Baker
3711 Whipple Ave. N.W.
Canton, OH 44718    
Telephone: 330-492-1001
Fax: 330-492-4577

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