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Erin Courtney Eurenius

Trusts Attorney at Middleburg Heights, OH

5.0   2 reviews
  • Licensed for 7 years
    State OH
    Acquired 2015
    Status
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About Erin

Learn Erin’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Elder law
    20%
    The main goal is to protect assets! VA planning, Medicaid planning, guardianship, advance directives, Special Needs Planning including trust and guardianship work.

  2. Estate planning
    20%
    Last Will & Testament, Health care power of attorney document, Financial power of attorney document, Living will, revocable trust, asset protection trust, irrevocable trust

  3. Trusts
    20%
    Trusts can be revocable or irrevocable or for asset protection purposes. People create trusts to avoid probate.

  4. Wills and living wills
    15%
    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.

  5. Probate
    10%
    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.

  6. Guardianship
    5%
    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.

  7. Medicaid and medicare
    5%
    Proper Medicaid planning can ensure that a family protects 40-60% of their assets if long term care is needed.

  8. Power of attorney
    5%
    A proper power of attorney document can help ensure the principal or maker of the document is cared for throughout their lifetime.

Erin C. Eurenius is delighted to help seniors, individuals with disabilities, and their families at West Side Elder Law. 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.

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Posted by Bill | April 29, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Elder Law
After the death of my father, we realized that our Will, Power of Attorney, and Health Care Provisions, were inadequate. Erin proved very competent in her understanding of the specialty that elder law demands She was very patient with her time and made sure we fully understood the finer points of the law. We are completely satisfied that when these documents are needed they will serve us well. Erin is a joy to work with.
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Posted by Tom | April 20, 2020
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Very competent, professional, and easy to work with
Erin re-drafted our wills, trusts, and other similar documents, which were originally done over 25 years ago. She was patient with us, made obscure legal concepts accessible, and made us feel comfortable throughout the process. She is very competent, professional, and easy to work with and brings a lot of experience to the job. Very well credentialed too.
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AVVO RATING 8.7 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • 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

Education

  • 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

Legal Cases

  • Medicaid Planning
  • Asset Protection Planning

Associations

  • 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
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • 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
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Estate planning Attorney | Apr 23
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."
Probate Attorney | Apr 22
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."