About Maria

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Practice Areas

Developing estate plans for clients that are creative, comprehensive, and fully carry out the clients' wishes. Discuss legal issues and options with clients, including provate avoidance techniques, designating beneficiaries, gifting options, and titling of assets. Prepare Wills, Living Trusts, General Durable (Financial) Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, and Appointment of Representative for Funeral and Burial Arrangements forms for clients.

28 years

30%

Probate 30%

Provide personal attention and professional services that guide clients through the probate and estate administration process. Provide the following services: probating the Will, dealing with the deceased's creditors, helping clients navigate the probate court process, preparing and filing probate court documents (including inventories and accounts), making sure that the necessary tax returns are prepared, and making sure the deceased's probate and non-probate assets are distributed properly.

28 years

30%

Adoption 15%

Specializing in adoption, assisted reproductive technology, and shared custody rights for gay and lesbian families; counseling non-traditional couples and LGBTQ individuals and families; creating estate plans that meets each client's needs.

28 years

15%

Trusts 15%

Prepare Living Trusts specific to each client's needs and goals and assist clients with funding their Trusts.

28 years

15%

Elder Law 10%

Help clients identify and address issues facing aging adults, such as: Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Guardianships, Living Wills, asset protection, gifting options, probate and estate administration, access to medical care, and long-term planning issues, including home health care, nursing home care, hospice and respite care. Treat clients with dignity and respect.

28 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 28 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1997

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The Shinn Law Firm, LLC

12511 Madison Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44107-5004

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Maria L. Shinn's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

109 Client Reviews

Showing 41 - 45 of 51 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

MARIA SHINN

We contacted and consulted with our attorney Maria Shinn. She assisted with our drawing up our wills.

Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate planning made simple

Maria met with me to go over my estate planning options. She listened and took the time to make sure she understood what I wanted. After our meeting, she promptly drafted the documents and shared them electronically for me to review. The only thing left for me to do was to come back in and sign every...thing. Maria made the process simple for me. She produces quality work that is both timely and cost effective. I would definitely use her services again if needed and have recommended her to colleagues and friends.

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Posted by anonymous | August 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Client Documents

I visited Maria Shinn to obtain advice on estate planning. She advised on the types of documents that I should have in place and prepared them for me. I found her to be extremely knowledgeable, pleasant and professional. Her work was excellent. Her office staff was also friendly and professional. ... I would highly recommend her services.

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Posted by Susan | June 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Adoption

Maria is the epitome of compassion and professionalism. She helped us through the adoption process with ease. She knew everything we needed to do and advised us on what to expect. Her counsel was spot on and we recommend her highly.

Posted by Sue | June 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Excellent service

Maria reviewed previous will and trust documents and fully addressed our concerns with documents prepared by another attorney. We decided to prepare new documents. Maria' guidance and patience was greatly appreciated. She addressed areas that the previous attorney never addressed. Very satisfied ...with both she and Connie in ease of working together. Thanks for making this a good and understandable experience.

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