In practice continuously since 1980, I have provided quality estate planning advice and assistance attuned to my clients' priorities and goals in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Practice includes the creation and implementation of living trust-based estate plans; trust and probate estate administration services.
I serve clients throughout Northeast Ohio, including the counties of Cuyahoga, Erie, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Ottawa, Portage & Summit. In fact, in special cases I have been known to make house calls in the Greater Cleveland area.
Practice areas
Preparation of living trust-based estate plans. I also assist surviving or successor trustees with the subsequent administration of the Trust upon death or incapacity of the Grantor/client.
27 years
Gift planning, wealth building and tax minimization strategies. Preparation of living trust-based estate plans. I also assist surviving or successor trustees with the subsequent administration of the Trust upon death or incapacity of the Grantor/client.
27 years
Assisting those unforatnate enough to have to travel the maze of a time-consuming, expensive, and public probate estate administration.
40 years
When a Trust is not warranted and other probate avaoidance tools are being used, a Will is a likely component of the overall estate plan.
40 years
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OH | Active | 1980 | 10/19/2020 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Justin J Watling Company | 2004 - Present |
Associate | Dennis C Jackson Co | 1994 - 2004 |
Partner | Motta, McCormack Wolgamuth & Watling | 1987 - 1994 |
Associate | Chattman Garfield Friedlander & Paul | 1980 - 1987 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Ohio State Bar Association, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Section | Member | 1995 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Cleveland-Marshall College of Law | Juris Doctor | 1980 |
Ohio State University | Bachelor of Arts | 1976 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Estate Planning for the Sandwich Generation | Estate Planning | 2010 |
Emerald Village, North Olmsted, Ohio | Important Lifetime Estate Planning Documents | 2010 |
Ford Retirees Spouse Group | Living Trusts | N/A |
AARP - Strongsville Chapter | Estate Planning Q&A | N/A |
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William Reynolds, Probate Attorney on Jun 4, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have become acquainted with Attorney Watling through his many well thought-out responses about some very difficult questions. He is thoughtful, intelligent, and really seems to care about the quality of the information and advice he gives. I recommend him!
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Howard Lewis, Trusts Attorney on Mar 3, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Watling is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services.
James Frederick, Probate Attorney on Sep 24, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Because Attorney Watling and I practice in the same areas of law, I have had the opportunity to review many of his hundreds of answers. I have found his advice to not only reflect a keen knowledge of applicable law, but also to focus on the best practical outcome for the client's legal issues. For these reasons, I heartily endorse Attorney Watling. He is a great resource for the Ohio Avvo community and the estate planning and probate bar. James Frederick
Joseph Ostrowski, Trusts Attorney on Jan 16, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Watling exemplifies the very best attributes of an active attorney and a level of professionalism we should all aspire to. Honesty, dedication and a love of the law which means. giving back to others who lack our understanding of the law. The thousands years of combined legal experience of professionals activity participating in forum represent some of the very best of our profession, which is after all, at its base is desire to those in need. This Attorney’s experience allows to obtain excellent results for his clients. Most importantly, this Attorney is willing to help complete strangers (as is the case in this forum) with legal problem for which we may have some helpful information and thereby demystify the legal process as much as possible. I would recommend this Attorney without any hesitation for all practice areas listed.
James Dye, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 7, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Justin and I worked together for a number of years in an Estate Planning firm. I have never met any other attorney with more knowledge in a particular field than Justin. He is absolutely the man to go to for Estate Planning in North Easter / Northern Ohio
Anthony Rifici, Trusts Attorney on Mar 5, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have know Justin for ten years, and have had many opportunities to work with him in the past. Justin has an advanced level of knowledge in his practice areas, and his rapport with clients is excellent. I have referred some of my own family to Justin, and would do so again without hesitation if the need arose -- Anthony M. Rifici, Esq.