Business Details
34 Years
experience
Trusted Columbus Estate Planning & Probate Attorney Since 1992
AmySue Taylor Co, L.P.A. was founded in 1992 with a commitment to providing comprehensive legal solutions in estate planning, probate, mediation, and personal injury law. Our firm combines over three decades of legal expertise with a unique background in critical care nursing to deliver client-centered representation. We specialize in crafting tailored estate plans, navigating complex probate processes, and advocating for clients in litigation when necessary. Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell and Americas Most Honored Professionals, our team prioritizes risk mitigation, tax efficiency, and asset protection. We serve Columbus and surrounding communities including Powell, Delaware, and Westerville, offering free consultations to help clients understand their legal options.Our practice is built on a foundation of medical negligence litigation experience that informs our strategic approach to dispute resolution. We maintain active memberships in prestigious legal organizations while mentoring new attorneys through Ohio Supreme Court programs. Our interdisciplinary knowledge bridges healthcare and legal perspectives to better serve clients facing complex estate challenges. With a track record of over $12 million in case settlements, we combine litigation prowess with compassionate counsel. Our office hours provide structured availability while maintaining flexibility to address urgent client needs outside standard business hours.
Services
Estate Planning
Wills & Trusts
Guardianship
Probate Administration
Civil Mediation
Personal Injury
Notary Services
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of specialized estate law experience since 1992
- Over $12 million recovered in personal injury settlements
- Combines legal expertise with medical background insights
- Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished Attorney award
- Active member of American Association for Justice since 1989
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
- America's Most Honored Professionals
Services
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans that protect assets and ensure smooth wealth transfer. Our approach considers tax implications, family dynamics, and long-term care needs. Clients receive guidance on wills, trusts, and advanced directives tailored to their unique circumstances.
Wills & Trusts
Our firm drafts legally sound wills and establishes revocable/irrevocable trusts to manage estate distribution. We help clients avoid probate through living trusts while addressing special needs provisions and complex asset management requirements.
Probate Administration
We guide executors through probate processes while minimizing court costs and delays. Our services include asset inventory, debt settlement, and tax filings to efficiently distribute inheritances according to legal requirements.
Personal Injury
Our litigation experience supports personal injury claims involving medical negligence and wrongful death. We pursue fair compensation for clients through settlement negotiations or courtroom representation when necessary.
Guardianship
We establish guardianship arrangements for minors and incapacitated adults while addressing financial management through trust structures. Our services ensure legal protection while balancing caregiving responsibilities with asset management.
People
AmySue Taylor
Founder
Established the firm in 1992 after medical negligence litigation career. Holds nursing and law degrees with $12M+ in settlements. Combines healthcare perspective with legal expertise for comprehensive estate solutions.
Questions
What does an estate planning attorney do?
We help clients create legal frameworks for asset distribution, tax planning, and incapacity preparation through wills, trusts, and advanced directives.
How can a living trust benefit my estate plan?
Living trusts avoid probate, maintain privacy, and allow faster asset distribution while providing management continuity through successor trustees.
What happens if I die without a will?
State intestacy laws will govern asset distribution, potentially causing delays, increased costs, and outcomes that may not align with your wishes.
Can I name different people as guardian and trustee?
Yes, we recommend separating these roles when caregiving and financial management skills differ to better protect beneficiaries' interests.
How do you handle special needs beneficiaries?
We create special needs trusts that preserve government benefits eligibility while providing supplemental financial support through designated trustees.
What areas do you serve?
We represent clients throughout Columbus metro area including Powell, Delaware, Westerville, and surrounding communities for all estate-related matters.
