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Welcome to my page! I am an Estate Planning and Probate Administration attorney. I can assist you with planning for the future for you and the ones you love.

I can also assist in the management of an estate of a loved one who has passed away.

11/05/2026

Before the year gets busy, it’s a good time to make sure your will, financial power of attorney, and healthcare power of attorney still fit your life. These are often the documents families rely on when something unexpected happens.

Big life changes are usually what prompt a review. Sometimes, though, the person you named years ago just isn’t who you’d choose today. Relationships change, and that’s completely normal.

If anything feels out of date, find out how I can help at www.kwhisenantlaw.com/legal-services/estate-planning.

10/29/2026

When people think about estate planning, they usually picture wills and powers of attorney for adults, but guardianship decisions for younger kids deserve just as much attention. If something happened to you, who would raise your children, and have you actually told anyone that's the arrangement you want?

As a mom of two, this part hits close to home for me. I talk to my own kids about it in simple, age-appropriate ways: not scary language, just honest reassurance that the grown-ups have this figured out no matter what. Naming a guardian in writing means that choice is legally recognized, not just something you mentioned once at a family dinner.

If you haven't named a guardian for your kids yet, let's take care of that at kwhisenantlaw.com/contact.

10/20/2026

So many people avoid talking about estate planning because the topic itself feels heavy. I get it. But in my experience, the fear usually comes from not knowing what to expect, not from the process itself. Once families sit down and walk through it together, most tell me the hardest part was picking up the phone.

One family I worked with had put this off for years, worried it would open up painful conversations. Instead, it gave them clarity, and even a few laughs, as they talked through what mattered most to each of them.

If a conversation like that feels overdue at your house, call 216-452-6462, and we'll set something up.

10/08/2026

Fall break is short, but it's long enough for a quick legal check-in. If your student is coming home for a few days, this is a great window to knock out the power of attorney and healthcare directive you might not have gotten to over the summer, or to review anything you already have in place.

No need to carve out a whole day. A short appointment fits easily into a long weekend, and it's one less thing hanging over your family heading into winter.

Plan a visit while your student's in town at kwhisenantlaw.com.

09/29/2026

A lot of people avoid estate planning because it feels like preparing for the worst. I see it differently. Every document I help a family put together, whether it's a power of attorney for a new college student or a full plan for parents at any stage, is really about giving people a say in their own story. It's not about dwelling on what could go wrong. It's about deciding, in advance, exactly how you want things handled if it does.

This work isn't about fear. It's about direction. Once it's in place, most of my clients tell me they feel lighter, not heavier.

Curious what this could look like for your loved ones? Reach out at kwhisenantlaw.com/contact.

09/17/2026

Every new adult, whether they're headed to college or already living on their own, benefits from having three documents in place. Here's the quick rundown:

🔹 Financial Power of Attorney: lets a trusted person handle finances (bills, car notes...etc) if they're ever unable to.
🔹 HIPAA Release: allows doctors to share health information with the people they choose, no more guessing games at the hospital desk.
🔹 Advance Medical Directives (Healthcare Power of Attorney and Living Will): names someone to make medical decisions on their behalf and spells out their wishes for care.

None of these require a complicated process. A short meeting is usually all it takes. Ready to check this off the list? Give us a call at 216-452-6462 to set up a quick meeting.

09/08/2026

Maybe your student is two weeks into their first semester and the paperwork you meant to handle before drop-off got pushed aside. That's normal, and it's fixable. A power of attorney and a healthcare directive can still be set up now, even with your student away at school, whether through a virtual meeting or a quick stop when they're home for a weekend.

There's no deadline that locks you out of doing this the right way. If your family missed the August rush, early fall is a good time to catch up.

Get started anytime at kwhisenantlaw.com.

08/25/2026

Picture this: your student calls from the campus health center with a fever that won't break, or ends up in the ER after a late-night fall. You want information. You want to talk to the doctor. But without the right paperwork in place, HIPAA rules mean hospital staff may not be able to tell you anything at all, even though you're the parent driving three hours to get there.

A simple healthcare power of attorney closes that gap before it ever becomes a problem. It's a short conversation now, in exchange for access when it counts most.

Give us a call at 216-452-6462 to get this set up before the semester picks up speed.

08/13/2026

Between shopping for dorm supplies, sorting out class schedules, and figuring out meal plans, it's easy for one important task to slip through the cracks: the legal paperwork that lets you help your student if something goes wrong while they're at school. A power of attorney and a healthcare directive take less time to set up than a run to the store for extra-long twin sheets, and they matter a lot more.

If move-in week is already on the calendar, so should a quick call about this. Reach out before the semester gets going at kwhisenantlaw.com/contact.

08/05/2026

Turning eighteen comes with a driver's license, a vote, and exactly zero authority for parents to make decisions on their child's behalf. It sounds harsh, but it's true: once your child is a legal adult, hospitals and banks answer to them, not you, even if you're the one who raised them.

The good news is this gap is easy to close. A power of attorney and a basic medical directive let your student choose you, or another trusted adult, to step in if something comes up while they're away. It's a short meeting, not a heavy one, and it's one of the most practical things you can set up before the dorm room door closes for the first time.

Book a spot before classes start at kwhisenantlaw.com.

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Cleveland, OH

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+12164526462

Website

http://www.kwhisenantlaw.com/

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