Justin Jay Watling

Justin Jay Watling

4.8
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 45 years

Trusts Lawyer at N. Royalton, OH
Practice Areas: Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Living Wills

5171 Wallings Road, #130, N. Royalton, OH

About Justin

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Trusts 84%

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.

32 years

84%
Estate Planning 10%

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.

32 years

10%
Probate 5%

Assisting those unforatnate enough to have to travel the maze of a time-consuming, expensive, and public probate estate administration.

45 years

5%
Wills and Living Wills 1%

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.

45 years

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 45 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1980

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Justin Jay Watling

5171 Wallings Road, #130, N. Royalton, OH, 44133-3198

Law Offices of Justin Jay Watling

815 Superior Aveue, Suite 1915, Cleveland, OH, 44114

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Justin Jay Watling's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mary | May 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Recommended.

Able, thoughtful and caring, I was so grateful to Justin for the estate planning services he rendered. He was patient, explaining every paperwork and estate law quirk. He was mindful of the needs and concerns of my husband and family. The documentation was prepared in a timely and complete manner. Ju...stin was entirely professional.

Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2010 | Estate Planning

Demon Review

Mr.Watling was above all else very professional and his presentation and working knowledge were presented in a very understandable and compassionate way. I would without hesitation recommend his services in Living Trust,estate planning or probate legal issues.

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Justin Jay Watling's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Reynolds

Probate lawyer | Jun 04

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!"

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Howard Lewis

Trusts lawyer | Mar 03

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."

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James Frederick

Probate lawyer | Sep 24

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"

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Joseph Ostrowski

Trusts lawyer | Jan 16

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."

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James Dye

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 07

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"

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Anthony Rifici

Trusts lawyer | Mar 05

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."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Owner, Justin J Watling Company

1994 - 2004

Associate, Dennis C Jackson Co

1987 - 1994

Partner, Motta, McCormack Wolgamuth & Watling

1980 - 1987

Associate, Chattman Garfield Friedlander & Paul

Associations

1995 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Section

Member

Education

1980

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

Juris Doctor

1976

Ohio State University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Estate Planning for the Sandwich Generation

Estate Planning

2010

Emerald Village, North Olmsted, Ohio

Important Lifetime Estate Planning Documents

N/A

Ford Retirees Spouse Group

Living Trusts

N/A

AARP - Strongsville Chapter

Estate Planning Q&A

Activity

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