Summit County Estate Settlement and Estate Litigation

At the Hudson, Ohio, office of Day Ketterer Ltd., our attorneys provide experienced representation of clients across Northeast Ohio who are facing challenging legal concerns. Attorneys David G. Umbaugh and Stuart Larson have represented countless clients with their estate, business, real estate, creditor's rights and family law needs. Their 33 other partners and associates also offer a wide variety of other legal services.

When you need a skilled Hudson estate planning lawyer or a Summit County real estate attorney, turn to our firm. Contact our Hudson law office to schedule a consultation with a dedicated and knowledgeable attorney.

Business Law

We act as outside general counsel for businesses and business owners, providing legal advice with regard to almost all business matters, including:

• Purchase or sale of existing businesses
• Commercial transactions
• Administrative law proceedings
• Taxation  
• Litigation
• Exit planning for the business owner
• Employment law 
• Workers compensation
• Creditors rights proceedings

Attorney Umbaugh also guides business owners through the creation and implementation of a long-term roadmap that eventually culminates in the owner exiting the business.

Estate Planning

For more than 25 years we have helped our clients plan for the transfer of their property to their loved ones. We will work with you to design an estate plan that addresses your specific needs and goals, such as:

• Creating wills, estates and trusts, powers of attorney, medical directives, etc
• Setting up a trust for the care of a child with a disability
• Minimizing potential estate taxes

Attorney Umbaugh is an active member of WealthCounsel, a national group of over 1,000 attorneys that offer high quality estate planning services.

Estate Administration

After a loved one has passed away, that person's estate must be "settled." Our estate attorneys handle a wide range of estate settlement matters, including:

• Probate of a will or the settling of a trust
• Inventory of assets and liabilities
• Management of accounts
• Transfers of securities
• Liquidation or transfer of real estate
• Consolidation of assets
• Establishment of trusts
• Preparation of state and federal tax returns to address income, estate, inheritance or generation-skipping tax reporting requirements

Our firm also represents clients involved in estate litigation, including those challenging the validity of a will and clients fighting a will challenge.

Real Estate

We represent buyers and sellers in both commercial and residential real estate transactions. Attorneys at our firm prepare and review contracts for the purchase and sale of real estate, resolve title issues and handle closings.

Additionally, our lawyers represent sellers who are interested in selling property without using the services of a real estate agent or broker, known as "for sale by owner" (FSBO). We have extensive experience helping clients navigate the complex issues surrounding FSBO transactions and can guide clients through the contract and closing procedures.

Collaborative Family Law

Our attorneys represent clients who are looking to settle their differences amicably in divorce matters through the "collaborative law" process. The collaborative law procedures address all matters that typically arise in divorce proceedings, including:

• Custody and shared parenting plans  
• Spousal support or alimony
• Property division
• Child support

Day Ketterer Ltd. consists of approximately 35 attorneys with a wide variety of substantive law emphasis. Attorneys from the firm's Canton and Cleveland offices are available to assist in other legal matters, such as:

• Employment law
• Sophisticated income tax issues
• Banking law
• Complex business transactions
• Litigation
• Workers compensation

To discuss your legal concerns with an experienced and skilled attorney, contact our Hudson, Ohio, law firm. For additional information, please visit David G. Umbaugh's legal blog.

From his office in Hudson, Ohio, David G. Umbaugh and Stuart Larsen of Day Ketterer provides representation to clients located throughout Cuyahoga, Portage, Medina, Stark, and Summit counties, including the communities of Cleveland, Ravenna, Streetsboro, Aurora, Medina, Canton, Akron, Hudson, Stow, Cuyahoga Falls, Twinsburg, Northfield, Bath, Montrose, Fairlawn, Solon, Beachwood, Brecksville, and Macedonia.

David G. Umbaugh

Stuart Larsen

Day Ketterer Ltd.

5 East Main Street
Hudson, Ohio 44236
Phone: (330) 650-6608
Fax: (330) 650-1185
du@davidumbaugh.net