Law Firm Overview

Elizabeth Schmitz practices estate planning, probate and general corporate law. Her practice allows her to guide families and individuals as they provide for themselves and their loved ones during all stages of life.

Elizabeth has worked extensively in the field of estate planning and administration. As a member of the legal department and then as a trust officer at National City Bank she administered estates and trusts and provided legal advice. She has been in private practice since 1994 drafting estate plans, administering estates, organizing business entities and tax planning.

Elizabeth is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and a member of the Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Section of the Ohio State Bar Association.

Elizabeth received her undergraduate degree cum laude in 1988 from Kenyon College majoring in history and economics. She obtained her law degree in 1991 from The Ohio State University College of Law.

Elizabeth's husband, Patrick, is also an attorney. She has two children, Matthew and Megan and is active at their school.

Areas of Practice

• Estate Planning
• Estate and Trust Administration
• Business Organizations
• Residential Real Estate
• Estate and Gift Taxes

Classes and Seminars

• Estate Planning, State Teachers Retirement Systems, 2007
• Probate Process, NBI, 2008

References

• Gypsy Woods Farm

West Practice Categories

Business Organizations, Business Successions, Closely Held Businesses, Formation & Business Planning, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Appointment, Trusts, Wills, Probate & Estate Administration, Estate Administration, Residential Real Estate, Estate & Gift Taxation