Atty. Nancy Vanswol Schade

Atty. Nancy Vanswol Schade

Nancy Vanswol Schade is a lawyer practicing trust, elder law & advocacy, probate & estate planning. Nancy received a B.A. degree from Marquette University in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Cleveland Heights Cleveland Heights 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Nancy Vanswol Schade at a glance

Nancy Vanswol Schade is a Member based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, practicing at Nancy VanSwol Schade. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1984) and Ohio (1987). Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 1984) and Marquette University (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Cleveland Heights, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nancy Vanswol Schade is a lawyer practicing trust, elder law & advocacy, probate & estate planning
  • Nancy received a B.A. degree from Marquette University in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Nancy practices at Nancy VanSwol Schade in Cleveland Heights, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Nancy Vanswol Schade's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nancy Vanswol Schade handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Nancy Vanswol Schade is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland Heights are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nancy Vanswol Schade

Where is Nancy Vanswol Schade's law office located?
Nancy Vanswol Schade's law practice is located in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. The firm is Nancy VanSwol Schade. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nancy Vanswol Schade handle?
Nancy Vanswol Schade focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Nancy Vanswol Schade practiced law?
Nancy Vanswol Schade has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Nancy Vanswol Schade go to law school?
Nancy Vanswol Schade earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Nancy Vanswol Schade for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Marquette University
- 1984
B.A.
Marquette University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1984
Ohio
Admitted: 1987

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