Business Details
30 Years
experience
Trusted Estate Planning & Tax Attorney in Chesterland, OH
Scott A. Larrick, Attorney at Law, has provided comprehensive legal services since 1996, specializing in estate planning, probate, tax law, business law, and real estate matters. Our firm serves clients throughout northeast Ohio, offering tailored solutions for individuals and businesses. With extensive experience in elder law and special needs planning, we assist families in navigating complex legal frameworks. Our practice includes trust administration, guardianship, and tax representation before state and federal agencies. We prioritize personalized service, offering evening and weekend appointments to accommodate client needs.Located in Chesterland, Ohio, our office serves Geauga, Lake, Cuyahoga, Portage, and Summit Counties. Scott A. Larrick, a graduate of Thomas M. Cooley Law School, brings over 25 years of legal expertise to each case. We combine legal acumen with economic insight to address clients' unique circumstances. Our commitment to community service is reflected in active participation in local organizations like the Kiwanis Club and Chesterland Chamber of Commerce. We strive to deliver reliable, ethical legal counsel while maintaining accessibility and responsiveness to our clients.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate
Trust Administration
Tax Law
Business Law
Real Estate Law
Guardianship
Elder Law
Special Needs Planning
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of legal experience in estate planning and probate.
- Our practice combines legal and economic analysis for comprehensive solutions.
- We serve northeast Ohio communities with localized legal expertise.
- Evening and weekend appointments available for client convenience.
- Attorney Scott Larrick maintains active community involvement and leadership.
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients create wills, trusts, and advanced directives tailored to their unique family and financial situations. We specialize in complex estate strategies that minimize tax liabilities while ensuring asset protection. Clients receive personalized guidance through the entire planning process, ensuring their wishes are legally documented and executed.
Probate
We guide executors and beneficiaries through Ohio's probate process for both large and small estates. Our services include court document preparation, asset valuation, debt settlement, and distribution of inheritances. With decades of experience handling contested wills and complex probate matters, we ensure compliance with all legal requirements while minimizing family conflicts.
Tax Law
Our tax law practice represents clients before the IRS and Ohio Department of Taxation for estate, trust, and business tax matters. We handle tax return preparation, audit representation, and resolution of tax disputes. The firm specializes in integrating tax planning with estate and business strategies to optimize financial outcomes for clients.
Business Law
We assist businesses with formation, contracts, succession planning, and ongoing legal compliance. Services include entity selection, partnership agreements, and business transition strategies. Our practice supports both startups and established companies in protecting assets and navigating commercial legal challenges in northeast Ohio.
Guardianship
Our guardianship services focus on protecting vulnerable adults through court-appointed representation. We establish legal frameworks for decision-making in health, financial, and residential matters. The firm specializes in special needs guardianship and works closely with families to ensure proper care arrangements while maintaining legal compliance.
People
Larrick Scott A
Attorney at Law
Scott A. Larrick, a Chesterland native, has practiced law since 1996 after graduating cum laude from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He specializes in estate planning, probate, and tax law while serving northeast Ohio communities. A former corporate attorney in Michigan, he brings broad legal experience to his practice.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I need?
Essential documents include wills, revocable living trusts, durable powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. We'll help determine which combination best protects your assets and expresses your wishes.
How does probate work in Ohio?
Ohio probate involves validating wills, inventorying assets, paying debts, and distributing inheritances. Our firm guides executors through this process, handling court filings and legal requirements efficiently.
Do I need a trust if I have a will?
Trusts offer advantages like avoiding probate and providing for special needs beneficiaries. We'll evaluate your situation to determine if a trust complements your existing will.
Can you help with business succession planning?
Yes, we create transition plans for business owners, addressing leadership changes, ownership transfers, and tax-efficient strategies to ensure long-term continuity.
Are evening/weekend appointments available?
We offer flexible scheduling with evening and weekend appointments available by arrangement to accommodate working clients' needs.
What areas do you serve?
Our primary service area includes Geauga, Cuyahoga, Lake, Portage, and Summit Counties in northeast Ohio, with office locations in Chesterland.
