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".

AI and the Digital Afterlife: A 2026 Estate Planning Primer - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Le...
05/28/2026

AI and the Digital Afterlife: A 2026 Estate Planning Primer - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

I found the following article interesting to say the least. As AI becomes more prevalent and more of us rely on digital assets, we need to understand how all that impacts our estate plans. Read on for some good information.   Takeaways Current laws don’t fully protect your identity (your voice, i...

What’s Your Approach to Estate Planning and How Will it Impact Others? - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney...
05/26/2026

What’s Your Approach to Estate Planning and How Will it Impact Others? - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

As an estate planning attorney with many years of experience, I recognize four distinct approaches clients take to estate planning. Which approach are you taking right now? And once you decide which one is most like you, make sure to read what your approach may mean to your heirs.   Approach #1: I ...

Want to Say Something Meaningful to the Graduate in Your Life? - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David...
05/05/2026

Want to Say Something Meaningful to the Graduate in Your Life? - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

I suspect many of you will soon be congratulating your son, daughter, niece, nephew, or other young person upon their high school graduation. I thought it would be fun to research some of the best words of wisdom from commencement speeches given by successful people – please feel free to share tho...

Summer Is Made for Sun, Fun … and Estate Planning Conversations - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I Davi...
05/05/2026

Summer Is Made for Sun, Fun … and Estate Planning Conversations - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

Summer is right around the corner, so I thought this article from Kiplinger, dated 6/22/25 and written by Eric W. Bond, was timely. I hope you find it interesting. “Now is the time to discuss estate planning with your loved ones to ensure the Great Wealth Transfer is efficient, tax-aware and in li...

What’s Your Reason for Not Putting Your Affairs in Order? - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Left...
05/04/2026

What’s Your Reason for Not Putting Your Affairs in Order? - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

I first published a version of the following post back in late 2023. I’d like to report that there has been a huge turnaround and that the majority of adults in the U.S. now have a will. Sadly, of course, that’s not true. The percentage remains steady: fewer than 50% of adults in the U.S. […]

6 Estate Planning Tips for Singles - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton
04/30/2026

6 Estate Planning Tips for Singles - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

I have written about this before, the differences between estate plans and wills for single individuals and those who are married. If you are single and don’t have a will, or it needs to be updated, take a minute and read the following, please. It was originally published by AARP on 4/7/2023 and w...

Happy (Sparkling) New Year to You All! - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton
04/28/2026

Happy (Sparkling) New Year to You All! - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

Happy (Sparkling) New Year to You All! All, As 2023 comes to a close and 2024 is before us, I want to wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year. It has been an “eventful” 2023, to say the least, but I hope you each find a sense of peace, contentment, and gratitude as the New Year unfolds. I am grate...

My Spouse Just Died. Now What Should I Do? - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton
04/28/2026

My Spouse Just Died. Now What Should I Do? - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

First, if you are in this situation, please accept my condolences. It is one of the most difficult events in life that any of us has to deal with. Yet it is almost inevitable that we have to deal with the death of a loved one during our lifetimes. At a time when you are […]

7 Things Parents Need to Know About Social Security Survivor Benefits for Children - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Prob...
04/24/2026

7 Things Parents Need to Know About Social Security Survivor Benefits for Children - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

I often post about the importance of having a legal guardian appointed for your minor children. This article from AARP, written by Patricia Amend and Andy Markowitz and published on 10/29/24, is also directed to parents of young children. Please read for information you probably don’t know about S...

Had Enough? Ready to Cut Someone Out of Your Will? - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton
04/21/2026

Had Enough? Ready to Cut Someone Out of Your Will? - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

Sometimes relationships with loved ones dissolve and sadly transition to animosity or worse. It happens. This isn’t about how to fix that, but some thoughts on your will (you do have one, right?) if you are in this situation. Be it a spouse, a sibling, adult child, or even friend – if you have h...

Getting an Inheritance? Here are 4 Things to Consider - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton
04/18/2026

Getting an Inheritance? Here are 4 Things to Consider - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

The following article was originally published in Kiplinger back in early 2023. Written by Julia Pham, the information is still relevant. If you anticipate coming into an inheritance soon, you might want to take a look.   “Heirs receiving an inheritance can expect the process to take time. Having...

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