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37 Years
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Your Trusted Columbus Law Firm for Probate, Estate Planning & Adoption Services
Since 1989, Taneff Law has dedicated itself to providing compassionate and expert legal services in probate, estate planning, adoption, and family law. Our firm was founded on the principle of offering personalized attention to each client, ensuring their unique needs are met with professionalism and care. With decades of combined experience, our attorneys leverage deep industry knowledge to navigate complex legal processes while maintaining a client-focused approach. We prioritize transparency, ethical practices, and clear communication, fostering trust with families during critical life transitions. Recognized for excellence, including the 2005 Congressional Angels in Adoption Award, we remain committed to delivering results-driven legal solutions.Our teams expertise spans Ohios evolving probate and adoption laws, ensuring clients receive accurate guidance tailored to their circumstances. By focusing on probate court procedures, estate administration, and adoption services, weve built a reputation for resolving disputes efficiently and finalizing adoptions with precision. Our dedication to community education through media contributions and public lectures further underscores our authority in these specialized areas. We operate with the belief that legal representation should alleviate stress, not add to it, which is why we offer 24/7 availability and free initial consultations to support clients whenever they need us most.
Services
Probate Law
Estate Planning
Adoption Services
Family Law
Guardianship
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of specialized experience in Ohio probate and adoption law
- Personalized service from a former Probate Court Magistrate
- 24/7 availability for urgent legal matters
- Proven track record in complex estate administration cases
- Award-winning adoption legal services with international expertise
Associations and certifications
- Congressional Angels in Adoption Award
What people say
Compassionate and empathetic
Knowledgeable and professional
24/7 availability
Smooth adoption process
Expertise in Ohio law
Services
Probate Law
We guide families through Ohio's probate process, ensuring proper asset distribution and debt resolution. Our former Probate Court Magistrate's expertise helps validate wills, settle estates, and resolve disputes efficiently. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of court procedures and commitment to minimizing family stress during inheritance transitions.
Estate Planning
Our comprehensive estate plans protect assets and clarify posthumous wishes through customized wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents. We help clients avoid probate complications while minimizing tax burdens. With experience in Ohio-specific regulations, we ensure legal documents reflect evolving family dynamics and financial circumstances.
Adoption Services
We facilitate domestic, international, and foster-to-adopt processes with specialized legal support. Our services include home study preparation, document filing, and court representation. Birth mother counseling and stepparent adoption expertise ensure all parties' rights are protected while creating legally secure family structures across Ohio.
Family Law
Our practice addresses custody arrangements, child support modifications, and divorce proceedings with focus on children's best interests. We handle complex property division and spousal support negotiations while maintaining sensitivity to emotional family dynamics during transitional periods.
Guardianship
We establish court-appointed guardianships for minors and incapacitated adults, ensuring proper financial and personal care management. Our services include petition filing, fiduciary duty enforcement, and contested guardianship resolution while prioritizing vulnerable individuals' welfare under Ohio law.
People
Thomas Taneff
Attorney & Founder
With 35+ years of legal experience, Taneff Law is a former Probate Court Magistrate and 2005 Congressional Angels in Adoption Award recipient. He specializes in Ohio probate law, estate planning, and adoption, combining judicial insight with compassionate client advocacy to resolve complex family legal matters.
Questions
What probate services do you offer?
We handle will validation, estate administration, asset distribution, and probate disputes with expertise from former court experience.
Do you handle out-of-state adoptions?
Yes, we facilitate domestic and international adoptions while maintaining compliance with Ohio and foreign jurisdiction requirements.
What estate planning documents are essential?
Wills, trusts, power of attorney, and healthcare directives create comprehensive protection for assets and personal wishes.
How does guardianship work in Ohio?
We establish legal guardianships for minors and incapacitated adults through court petitions and ongoing fiduciary oversight.
Are consultations really free?
Yes, we offer free initial telephone consultations to discuss your legal needs with no obligation.
Reviews (4)
Darrell Cantan
Dec 13, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Tommy and his staff are GREAT! They are not only very professional but at the same time make you feel like a member of their family.
Tommy and his staff are GREAT! They are not only very professional but at the same time make you feel like a member of their family.
Melissa Epling
Dec 07, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
This man was very straight up, he really knows his stuff and I would highly recommend him to anyone..he really eased my mind and answered all my questions with honesty.
This man was very straight up, he really knows his stuff and I would highly recommend him to anyone..he really eased my mind and answered all my questions with honesty.
George G.
Dec 04, 2021
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I see why this place has a 2.5 star rating. Every phone call and email is a .4 or .6 hour charge. Initial retainer for guardianship was around $5k. Taneff said that usually covers it. Low and behold, another $3k later in charges after my final hearing. Now, the guardianship case was successful but $8k later? The lack of communication after hiring a lawyer for that much money was insane. Almost no help or guidance was provided from the office during the process. This is all new to anyone going through this process for the first time and it would be nice for your own lawyer to show you the ropes
London Bock
Dec 04, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We loved working with Tommy! He honestly made us feel confident throughout the whole process and any questions we had were always answered promptly. Our family will always recommend Tommy and his team to everyone we know or meet.
We loved working with Tommy! He honestly made us feel confident throughout the whole process and any questions we had were always answered promptly. Our family will always recommend Tommy and his team to everyone we know or meet.
