Erin C. Eurenius is delighted to help seniors, individuals with disabilities, and their families. She was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 2015. She is certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation as a CELA®. The CELA® is accredited by both the American Bar Association and the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Certification of Attorneys as Specialists.
Her passion for elder law stems from her personal experiences with her grandmother, Helen. Erin’s grandmother helped to raise her while living with the family. Around the age of 84, Helen was diagnosed with dementia and a few short years later suffered from a stroke. Erin watched the repercussions of not planning ahead for these devastating occurrences in life. Erin went to doctor’s visits and hospital calls at 3 am and visited the nursing home. She saw the guardianship process firsthand. She understands the stress and anxiety that a family can be dealing with during these situations. Her goal while practicing law is to be a helping hand through the process, easing the tensions and fears that our clients and their families may be experiencing. She will work in the areas of estate planning, Medicaid, asset protection, Veterans benefit, and probate and trust administration.
Erin’s family experiences with her grandmother motivated her to attend law school. She obtained her Juris Doctor from Cleveland Marshall College of Law. Erin participated in the dual degree program and also has her Masters of Business Administration. Her previous professional career involves working in public and private accounting at the firms of PriceWaterhouse Coopers and RSM McGladrey. Her focus was on tax. Erin is a Certified Public Accountant having obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration with degrees in international business, finance, and accounting from Cleveland State University. She was part of the inaugural Honors Program at CSU and graduated Summa Cum Laude. She grew up in the Cleveland area and attended Padua Franciscan High School. Go, Bruins!
Erin has won awards for her work in elder law and estate planning including being named a Rising Star by Superlawyers for 2020, 2021, 2022. She also received the 25 under 35 Movers and Shakers award from The Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club.
Erin plans to use her personal experience and legal knowledge to understand your situation and benefit you.
Practice areas
The main goal is to protect assets! VA planning, Medicaid planning, guardianship, advance directives, Special Needs Planning including trust and guardianship work.
Last Will & Testament, Health care power of attorney document, Financial power of attorney document, Living will, revocable trust, asset protection trust, irrevocable trust
Trusts can be revocable or irrevocable or for asset protection purposes. People create trusts to avoid probate.
Wills help distribute assets to beneficiaries at death. Living Wills are documents that outline what your wishes are regarding life-sustaining treatment and end of life decisions.
Probate is the process of administering a decedent's estate. Opening a probate estate can occur when a decedent dies with or without a will or a trust.
Guardianships are needed when an individual loses their capacity or is unable to make financial or health decisions for themselves. I assist with guardianships for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Proper Medicaid planning can ensure that a family protects 40-60% of their assets if long term care is needed.
A proper power of attorney document can help ensure the principal or maker of the document is cared for throughout their lifetime.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OH | Active | 2015 | 05/05/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2022 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2021 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2020 |
2019 Northeast Ohio Movers & Shakers Award 25 under 35 | The Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club | 2019 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal | Erin C. Eurenius Attorney at Law | 2019 - Present |
Senior Associate Attorney | Butcher Elder Law | 2016 - 2019 |
Law Clerk | Hickman & Lowder Co., LPA | 2015 - 2015 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Elder Law Foundation | Member | 2020 - Present |
All Faiths Pantry | Treasurer/Board Member | 2019 - Present |
ElderCounsel | Member | 2017 - Present |
WealthCounsel | Member | 2017 - Present |
Academy of Special Needs Planners | Member | 2017 - Present |
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Member | 2017 - Present |
Cleveland Bridge Builders | Member | 2018 - 2019 |
Estate Planning Council of Cleveland | Member | 2017 - 2018 |
Ohio State Bar Association | Member | 2016 - 2021 |
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association | Member | 2016 - 2019 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Mark Imperial: Business Innovators | Spotlight Attorney Erin Eurenius | 2021 |
www.westsideelderlaw.com | Estate Planning Bingo | 2020 |
The Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants CPA Voice | Why CPAs are Now Required to Report Elder Abuse | 2018 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Cleveland State University | MBA - Master of Business Administration | 2013 |
Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2013 |
Cleveland State University | Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting, Finance | 2008 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Crime of the 21st Century: Stamping Out Financial Exploitation | POAs and POA Abuse | 2021 |
Encore on the Go | Controlling the Coronavirus: Putting a Secure Plan in Place for Your Family | 2020 |
2020 Ohio Accounting Shows Cincinnati | Retirement Strategies: A Guide to Medicare and Medicaid | 2020 |
2020 Ohio Accounting Show Dayton | Retirement Strategies: A Guide to Medicare and Medicaid | 2020 |
2020 Ohio Accounting Show Columbus | Retirement Strategies: A Guide to Medicare and Medicaid | 2020 |
2020 Ohio Accounting Show Cleveland | Retirement Strategies: A Guide to Medicare and Medicaid | 2020 |
OSCPA Continuing Education | Listen Up! You are Now a Mandatory Reporter of Elder Abuse | 2019 |
Estate Planning & Elder Law Workshop | Life's a Journey: Prepare for a Secure Tomorrow | 2019 |
2019 Mega Tax Conference | Mastering Estate and Gift Tax Planning | 2019 |
2019 MEGA Tax Conference | Retirement Strategies: A Guide to Medicare and Medicaid | 2019 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Medicaid Planning | |
Asset Protection Planning |
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April 29, 2020
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Victoria Smith, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 23, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have had the pleasure of knowing Erin since law school. She has always been a highly-motivated individual who puts her heart into everything she does. Erin is detail-oriented and takes pride in her work. She treats each client with dignity, respect and kindness. I would not hesitate to recommend Erin as an attorney.
Ashley Jones, Probate Attorney on Apr 22, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Erin is a fantastic lawyer who has a deep understanding of the law and the best option for that particular client and their circumstances. I've referred clients to her and will continue to do so without hesitation.