Sophisticated
planning.
At OhioEstatePlanning.com, we help you protect your wealth, and minimize taxes. We serve diverse clients from simple family trusts, to complex high-wealth businesses.
Why Plan Now?
52%
Just over half (52%) of Americans perceive the probate process as somewhat or very difficult, often finding it to be a long, expensive, and emotionally draining experience.
70%
70% of families experience, or are impacted by, estate litigation and associated loss of wealth; 67% of Americans leave their families in legal limbo due to a lack of proper estate planning
Why 67% of Americans Leave Their Families in
Legal Limbo
"A staggering 67% of Americans die without a will or estate plan, leaving their assets tied up in court, subject to state intestacy laws."
- Ledbettter Cowan
April 25, 2025
Americans at risk of a
probate sucker punch
"Polling by the digital planning platform found adults vastly underestimate the time, costs, and emotional toll of the estate settlement process."
- Investmentnews.com
July 17, 2024
Americans Deeply
Unaware of Probate Costs
"With the ‘Great Wealth Transfer’ on the horizon, millions of Americans are deeply unaware of the costs, timeline, and emotional toll of the probate process."
- TrustandWills.com
July 2024
Estate Planning Horror Stories: 5 nightmare
scenarios that will scare you into action
"A poorly made or forgotten-about estate plan is like a ghost: It leaves your client and their loved ones vulnerable to hauntings of the financial kind. When people in mourning have to deal with their deceased relative’s unfinished business, legal entanglements, and complicated tax bills, it makes the grieving process harder. No one can move on."
- justvanillia.com
March 11, 2022
Josh Brown's background in commercial litigation, corporate law, and bankruptcy law provide additional peace of mind, that few estate planners can offer. Through this experience, Josh developed deep intuition regarding creditor-debtor law, is comfortable with complex financial structures, and he understands the day-to-day realities of business. Josh possesses real judgment from his battles in commercial litigation and counseling business people.
Josh can handle the complex family and business-partner issues that arise in these cases. He can help with transfer tax mechanics (estate/gift/GST).
This is about more than understanding the law. Josh is a battle-tested consigliare and problem-solver.
Asset Protection, Risk Management
We help ensure that lawsuits and creditors never touch the business's or family's wealth.
We provide business, asset protection, and estate planning for entrepreneurs and families with complex risk exposure.
We use tools like various types of trusts, business trusts, and other tools to protect your wealth and help you pass it on.
We provide ongoing legal counsel to keep you out of court. However, if needed, our experience in litigation will help us win any disputes.
Do not let the government decide what happens to your assets and family. We can put this power in your hands with:
- Various types of trusts including business trusts
- Family estate planning
- Power of attorney documents
- Pre-liquidity planning for business owners
- Corporate legal counsel
- Business planning
We assist in drafting wills that clearly reflect your wishes, ensuring that your assets are distributed as intended.
Our team helps you understand and establish trusts to effectively manage your assets during your lifetime and beyond.
You need a litigator to litigation-proof your trust. Navigating probate and civil lawsuits can be challenging. We represent individuals, businesses, and non-profits in courts and administrative agencies.
We are experienced at setting up business trusts and other devices to protect your assets from frivolous lawsuits and minimize taxes. Visit our business planning website to learn more!
Telephone: (614)383-8886
E-mail: josh@joshbrownesq.com
Main Address: CoHatch Polaris 1554 Polaris Parkway, Suite 325 Columbus Ohio 43240
Other Locations:
2691 E. Main Street Columbus, OH 43209 (Bexley)
18 E. William Street Delaware, OH 43015
25 North Street Dublin, OH 43017
4182 Worth Avenue Columbus, OH 43219 (Easton)
1581 N. High Street Columbus, OH 43201 (Campus)
101 S. Fountain Avenue Springfield, OH 45502
1733 W. Lane Avenue Columbus, OH 43221 (Upper Arlington)
240 S. State Street Westerville, OH 43081
659 High Street Worthington, OH 43085
50 E. Olentangy Street Powell, OH 43065
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