At the Law Offices of Susan Priest Richlak in Mentor, OH, we provide our clients and their families with peace of mind through our comprehensive estate planning, estate administration, and probate services. With over 25 years of practice, the Law Offices of Susan Priest Richlak has helped countless families with Wills, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Revocable Living Trusts, Family Trusts, and Probate.
Estate Planning Check List
For Estate Planning Clients:
- Wills
- Trusts
- Financial Power of Attorneys
- Health Care Power of Attorneys/Living Wills
- Organ Donation Enrollment Forms
- Guardianships
For Client When A Loved One Has Passed:
- Probate
- Estate Administration
- Trust Administration
- Transfer of Non-Probate Assets
For Personal Injury Attorneys:
- Opening Estates in urgent Statute of Limitations situations
- Wrongful Death Estates
- Wrongful Death Settlement Approvals
- Estates for Deceased Defendants
- Minor Settlement Approvals
- Guardianships
- Probate Estate Management
- Mediation of Settlement Allocation
- General questions about probate matters
Dedicated To Your Well-Being
What makes Susan Priest Richlak different from others is her dedication to providing practical and personalized services to those she serves. At our office, we believe strongly in delivering an individualized approach that ensures we understand our client's needs. Through this personalized approach, we can deliver solutions and legal advice to provide peace of mind. Additionally, Susan works closely with Personal Injury Attorneys on probate issues, assisting them with all of the probate aspects of their injury and wrongful death cases.
August is Make a Will Month
Got Wills? August is "Make A Will Month!" 25 years ago last November, I was admitted to the practice of law and stood in the State Theater in Columbus to be sworn in by the Ohio Supreme Court. Since then, it has been my privilege to help many friends, colleagues, and clients with their estate planning and probate needs.
The importance of having your plans in place cannot be overstated. It’s not just about having a will or a trust. You need documents that you understand and that reflect your wishes, making sure that your assets are titled to coordinate with your plan, and perhaps most importantly, having a relationship with an attorney who can be there along the way. Typically, a brief consult can clarify your estate plan and pinpoint potential problems.
The loss of a loved one is devastating on its own. The additional complications that come with having no clear plan in place add emotional and mental stress that you don't need during such a time. Especially during these historic times of the pandemic, it is all the more important to have plans in place. We are always available for a courtesy consultation to create a plan or review your existing plan if ever there is a need.
It has been my honor to have worked with so many wonderful people all these years and we look forward to many more years serving clients. Thank you.