David H. Lefton, Attorney at Law

David H. Lefton, Attorney at Law Attorney at law concentrating in Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration and Business Law. Nothing in life is as precious as family. My method is simple.

That is why I take great pride in helping clients establish estate plans that avoid the probate of assets, that reduce or eliminate estate taxes and that settle matters quickly to best benefit the heirs. My name is David Lefton, and in my office, at Barron Peck Bennie & Schlemmer, you are a person – not a file. I treat my clients the way I would expect to be treated. When you schedule an appointme

nt, you will meet with me personally, not a secretary, legal assistant or paralegal. Your emails and phone calls will be returned promptly. You will be treated by me, and my support staff, in a professional, friendly and ethical manner. I view each client as unique, because each individual and family has its own dynamics. We will work together to identify what you want to achieve by discussing your concerns, goals and objectives. I invite you to contact me at 513-399-7526. Contacting me does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not include confidential information in your communications. The information on this site is not, nor is it intended to be legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation. "Advertisement Only".

An Attorney Guide to Your Evolving Estate Plan: Set-It-and-Forget-It Won’t Work - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate...
08/27/2026

An Attorney Guide to Your Evolving Estate Plan: Set-It-and-Forget-It Won’t Work - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

I know people wish that they could create their estate plan and be done with it. But that isn’t the case and, in fact, can prove quite disastrous. Read on for the author’s take on that. This article is from Kiplinger, was written by Denise McClain, JD, CPA, and was published online 8/8/2025. “...

5 Things Your Family Will Have to Deal with If You Don’t Have an Estate Plan - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate At...
08/25/2026

5 Things Your Family Will Have to Deal with If You Don’t Have an Estate Plan - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

No one can force you to have an estate plan; no law requires it. Not even a will. In fact, if you don’t have a will, the state already has a process in place for that situation. You may not like what they do (though of course, you won’t be around to care, but your […]

The Basics of Estate Planning Part 2 - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton
08/20/2026

The Basics of Estate Planning Part 2 - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

As promised, here is Part 2 of the article on The Basics of Estate Planning, written by Sandra Block, with contributions by Kathryn Pomroy and Donna LeValley, that appeared on Kiplinger’s site on 7/30/26. As I mentioned, if this information makes you realize you need to make some updates to your p...

National Make-a-Will Month - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton
08/18/2026

National Make-a-Will Month - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

We all know that some of the daily, weekly, and monthly designations, such as International Clown Week (always the 1-7 of August), National Catfish Month (all month!) and National Potato Chip Day (August 19th), are mostly for fun. But did you know it is also National Make-a-Will Month? Probably not....

The Basics of Estate Planning Part 1 - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton
08/17/2026

The Basics of Estate Planning Part 1 - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

The following article, written by Sandra Block, with contributions by Kathryn Pomroy and Donna LeValley, appears on Kiplinger’s site on 7/30/26. It is relatively long, so I have split it into two posts, but it is a great overview and worth reading. Once you have read it, if you would like to updat...

Her Neighbor Doesn’t Have a Will – What’s the Worst that Can Happen? - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I...
08/11/2026

Her Neighbor Doesn’t Have a Will – What’s the Worst that Can Happen? - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

A friend recently told me that a neighbor said to her, “I don’t have a will, really; what’s the worst that can happen?”  She was pretty sure the “worst that could happen” was pretty bad, but, not being an estate planning attorney, she couldn’t comment with any authority. But she asked...

Before You Give Money to Your Kids, Ask Yourself These 3 Questions - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I D...
08/06/2026

Before You Give Money to Your Kids, Ask Yourself These 3 Questions - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

The following, written by Donna Fuscaldo, was published on Kiplinger online in late June 2026. Many retirees face this situation, so I wanted to share this article if you are currently considering giving your kids a large sum of money. Hope it helps! “Want to give your kids money in retirement, as...

6 Key Positions to Fill on Your Estate Planning Team - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton
08/05/2026

6 Key Positions to Fill on Your Estate Planning Team - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

When you decide to create your estate plan, like many projects, assembling a trusted team can be your best approach. Most individuals might think of estate planning as something you do with your estate planning attorney, and it can be, but consider the following key roles others can play to ensure y...

Five Most Common Funeral Arrangement Choices in the U.S. Today - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David...
07/27/2026

Five Most Common Funeral Arrangement Choices in the U.S. Today - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

As an estate planning attorney, I work closely with my clients to develop a customized plan that will meet their goals and needs. That plan usually includes the client’s direction for their funeral arrangements, varying from no funeral at all to a celebration of life. Times have changed over the y...

Estate Planning Lessons From Tony Hsieh's $500M Mystery Will - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David L...
07/27/2026

Estate Planning Lessons From Tony Hsieh's $500M Mystery Will - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

I hope you find the following article from ElderLawAnswers, 7/9/26, as interesting as I did. It is an excellent case of what can happen when someone doesn’t have their “ducks in a row” when they die. At minimum, it leaves a mess for your heirs to deal with; at worst, it can be costly, delay [....

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