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

108 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Probate

Posted by Kathleen G. | February 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Excellent Attorney, highly recommend

Attorney Shinn and her team did a terrific job handling our wills, POAs, and deed. She managed my father's affairs after he passed and our family was so grateful for her thoroughness, honesty and guidance. We were so impressed that now my mom, sister and brother-in-law are now clients as well. She ha...s given us peace of mind! Highly recommend.

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Posted by Tori | September 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Outstanding!

Maria helped us with an estate at a very difficult time. She was exceptionally knowledgeable, compassionate and efficient throughout the process. Highly recommend Maria and her staff! We will continue to work with her on other matters. She is a delightful person.

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Trustworthy!

My family contacted Attorney Shinn in 2016 to assist with my father's estate when he passed away. She did a thorough and fair job with his assets, as he did not have a will. Fast forward to late 2019, my mom needed to update her estate plans so we called Attorney Shinn, who kindly explained everythin...g in a way that did not overwhelm my mom. She handled my mom's estate plans in a timely manner and made my mom feel comfortable every step of the way. I have described her to family and friends as "above board" and will hire her to handle my own personal estate matters. Highly recommend!

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Posted by James | February 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Excellence

Consulted and hired Maria for my brothers probate case, she also suggested Estate planning for my wife and myself. Was extremely helpful in suggesting what we needed and took the time to explain everything. Would highly recommend her services. Great attorney, great staff, so pleased with their work.

Posted by Danny | December 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Wonderful and Amazing Lawyer!

Ms. Shinn assisted me with my late husbands estate. I have never used a lawyer before and certainly never dealt with such a devastating event. Ms. Shinn was extremely professional, helpful, knowledgeable and most importantly to me, was her compassion and concern for “me”. I had no idea what to expect... or what to do. Ms. Shinn took care of everything for me and at an affordable price. After leaving her office I went to my car and cried because of the relief and help she gave me. I will certainly use Ms. Shinn in the future and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND her for who needs a Lawer!

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