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".

Celebrity Estate Planning: Rich & Famous Misfires Part One - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David...
06/18/2026

Celebrity Estate Planning: Rich & Famous Misfires Part One - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

I think we all find it somewhat fascinating that celebrities who appear to have all the resources for the best legal advice money can buy make so many missteps with their estate plans. This article, provided by the ABA back in June of 2025 and written by several contributing authors including Kriste...

Four Tips on How to Discuss Your Death with Your Loved Ones - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Le...
06/16/2026

Four Tips on How to Discuss Your Death with Your Loved Ones - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

Summer is here, and the living is easy. Right? Maybe your kids are grown, and you’re visiting them, or they’re visiting you. Or maybe you have a big house on the beach for all of you. Things are relaxed, and everyone is having fun. And here I am about to tell you that it might […]

Second Marriage Financial Checklist: 7 Planning Items to Consider - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I Da...
06/11/2026

Second Marriage Financial Checklist: 7 Planning Items to Consider - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

This article written by Jonathan I. Shenkman, for Forbes in 2021 is really on the money when it comes to crossing your “t’s” and dotting your “i’s” if you have recently remarried (or plan to do so.) Look at the following 7 points and see if there are any here that surprise you, or not. [...

The  #1 Worry People Have About Hiring A Lawyer to Prepare a Will - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I Da...
06/09/2026

The #1 Worry People Have About Hiring A Lawyer to Prepare a Will - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

Recently, a quick Google search told me what I already knew: the #1 worry most people have about hiring a lawyer to prepare a will is cost. According to surveys conducted by estate-planning organizations and consumer research groups, the most common reasons people delay creating a will are: “It wi...

Suddenly Inherited Money? The Critical Steps You Need to Take First - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I ...
06/04/2026

Suddenly Inherited Money? The Critical Steps You Need to Take First - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

Suddenly inheriting a great deal of money is often a good news – bad news situation. Good in that you are suddenly better off financially, bad in that often it means you lost a loved one, and you are grieving. This article provides useful information on the steps you should consider if you’re in...

If You Have a College-Bound Teen This is a Must-Read - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton
06/02/2026

If You Have a College-Bound Teen This is a Must-Read - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

If you are celebrating your teen’s high school graduation and they are preparing to head off to college in the fall, please, please read this. And take action before they go!   Once your teen turns 18, you no longer automatically have legal authority to access their medical, financial, or academi...

I Can Hardly Believe It - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton
06/02/2026

I Can Hardly Believe It - Cincinnati Estate Planning and Probate Attorney I David Lefton

You might want to sit down for this one. 2026 is nearing the halfway point! I know. I can’t believe it either. So, let me ask you something – did your New Year’s resolutions include updating your estate plan? And here it is … whoosh! Six months later, and you still haven’t gotten around to...

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...

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