Business Details
Trusted Estate Planning & Elder Law Services in Bowling Green, OH
Middleton Law Offices has been serving families in northwestern Ohio since the 1890s, offering comprehensive legal solutions focused on estate planning, elder law, and probate avoidance. Our approach centers on creating personalized Life Plans that address clients' unique needs, combining legal expertise with strategic guidance to protect legacies and ensure long-term security. With a heritage spanning three generations, we prioritize integrity, accessibility, and community-driven service while leveraging a network of trusted professionals to deliver holistic solutions tailored to each family's aspirations. 
Services
Estate Planning
Living Wills
Probate Avoidance
Elder Law
Business Succession
Special Needs Trusts
Asset Protection
Medical Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Planning
Highlights and features
- We offer over a century of experience in estate planning and elder law.
- Our personalized Life Plan approach addresses each family's unique needs.
- Specialized expertise in probate avoidance, trusts, and Medicaid planning.
- Centrally located in Bowling Green with accessible, client-focused facilities.
- Three generations of legal expertise passed through our family firm.
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create legally sound frameworks to protect assets and ensure your wishes are honored. We develop customized wills, trusts, and directives tailored to family dynamics and financial goals. Our approach emphasizes long-term security through strategic tax planning and intergenerational wealth transfer.
Living Wills
We draft living wills that clearly define your medical preferences for end-of-life care. Our documents comply with Ohio law while providing detailed guidance for healthcare proxies. This service ensures your treatment decisions remain respected during incapacity.
Probate Avoidance
Our probate avoidance strategies minimize court involvement through revocable trusts, payable-on-death accounts, and property re-titling. We help clients streamline inheritance processes while maintaining control over asset distribution timelines and conditions.
Elder Law
Elder law services address long-term care planning, Medicaid eligibility, and guardianship. We help families navigate nursing home costs, disability planning, and legal protections for aging individuals while preserving family resources.
Business Succession
We create succession plans for business owners covering leadership transitions, ownership transfers, and tax-efficient exit strategies. Our plans ensure operational continuity while protecting personal and business assets during ownership changes.
People
Staten T. Middleton
Attorney
Born and raised in Bowling Green, Staten earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School after graduating from Bowling Green State University.
Tyler R. Wittenmyer
Attorney
A Bowling Green native, Tyler completed his undergraduate studies at Bowling Green State University before earning advanced degrees from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas.
Thomas S. Middleton
Former Attorney
Thomas practiced law for decades, graduating from Ohio Northern University with both undergraduate and law degrees before dedicating his career to northwest Ohio families.
Questions
What estate planning services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and customized Life Plans to ensure your assets and wishes are protected.
Do you specialize in elder law matters?
Yes, we focus on elder law, including Medicaid planning, long-term care strategies, and guardianship to address the unique needs of older adults.
How can you help avoid probate?
Our probate avoidance strategies use trusts, joint ownership, and beneficiary designations to streamline asset transfer and reduce legal complexities for your family.
Are you available for local clients?
We serve Bowling Green, OH, and surrounding counties, offering accessible consultations with handicap-friendly facilities and convenient parking.
What is a Life Plan?
A Life Plan is our holistic approach to estate planning, combining legal documents with ongoing guidance to adapt to life changes and preserve your legacy.
Do you handle special needs trusts?
Yes, we create special needs trusts to protect assets for loved ones with disabilities while maintaining eligibility for government benefits.
