As a partner in Hahn Loeser’s Business Practice Area, Dana Marie DeCapite dedicates her practice to estate planning, business succession planning, asset protection planning, prenuptial planning, and estate and trust administration. Dana collaborates with individuals, families and businesses to recommend and draft custom-tailored plans that implement each client’s personal, financial and charitable goals. Dana has extensive experience drafting and interpreting documents ranging from basic estate plans to asset protection and special needs plans. She counsels individuals and fiduciaries on the duties and obligations of trustees, executors and attorneys-in-fact, and assists in the process of entity creation, restructure and transition.
Dana is frequently called upon by various publications and organizations to share her insight into the importance of estate planning. She regularly speaks at continuing legal education seminars and local civic groups to educate other attorneys and the community on estate planning best practices.
Professional History
• Partner, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, 2018-present
• Associate Attorney, Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff, 2014-18
• Associate Attorney, Maria E. Quinn, Co., LPA, 2010-14; Legal Intern, 2010
• Law Clerk, Salvato & O’Toole (f/k/a Navigato & Salvato), 2008-10
Publications & Speaking Engagements
Estate Planning Council offers multi-disciplinary expertise as a guide during uncertain times.
October 15, 2020
It’s All in the Family: Have Your Cake & Eat it (Too)!
October 15, 2020
Presentation to American Cancer Society: Drafting for Trust Beneficiaries with Diminished Capacity
September 25, 2019
Probate Journal of Law: Best Practices for Addressing Beneficiary with Diminished Capacity
May 01, 2019
Presentation at CMBA Seminar: Procedures for Trust Beneficiaries with Diminished Capacity
October 26, 2018
Unwinding the Plan: Modifying and Terminating Irrevocable Trusts
November 01, 2017
Frequently Evaluating Estate Plans Could Save Trouble
September 20, 2017
Estate Planning in a Global Environment
November 06, 2016
Skilled Professionals Needed to Navigate Estate Maze
September 15, 2016
Planning for Oil and Gas Rights
November 08, 2015
Is AB Trust Planning a Notion of the Past?
November 05, 2014
Hot Topics in Charitable Estate Planning
November 03, 2014
Estate Planning for the Disabled
June 01, 2014
Estate Planning from A to Z
November 01, 2013
Last Will and Testament or a Trust?
November 01, 2013
Estate Planning Advice
January 03, 2013
Estate Planning: My Legal Bucket List
January 01, 2013
Oddities and Challenges of Trusts
November 01, 2012
Community Involvement
Rotary Club of Hillcrest Sunrise
Rotary District 6630, Youth Protection Committee
Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland, Advancement Committee Member
Awards & Distinctions
The Best Lawyers in America®, Trusts and Estates, 2020-21
Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers®, Estate & Probate, 2020-21
Memberships & Affiliations
Ohio State Bar Association, Member
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member
Estate Planning Council of Cleveland, President
Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, Planned Giving Advisory Committee
Case Western Reserve University, Estate Planning Advisory Council
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