For 50+ years, The Law Office of Gerald L. Baker has been dedicated to helping individuals and small businesses accomplish their legal goals in Canton, Ohio, and throughout Stark, Summit, Carroll, and Tuscarawas Counties.
Our clients receive one-on-one personal attention by the attorney himself and messages are returned same day, when possible.
Whether you want to protect your family and assets through comprehensive estate planning, guidance through the probate process after the death of a loved one, or you just want a simple Will. We will help you make informed decisions.
And for our business clients, we can help you protect your business by drafting contracts or help settle a dispute.
Serving clients in North Canton, Canton, Massillon, Jackson Twp., Louisville, Alliance, Waynesburg, Carrollton and throughout Stark, Summit, Carroll and Tuscarawas Counties.
We provide comprehensive representation on the following legal matters:
- Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, Durable Power of Attorney, Healthcare Directives) ― We can arrange for the distribution of your property according to your wishes, while minimizing gift, estate and inheritance taxes. Regardless of the size or complexity of your estate, we prepare the appropriate documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives.
- Estate Administration (Probate) - We also understand how hard it is to begin the legal process of administering the estate of a loved one who has passed away. We assist you with proving a will or trust is valid, transferring your loved one's property to the beneficiaries, settling any will or trust contests in court and resolving debts.
- Business law ― We represent small businesses in Canton, Ohio, and throughout Stark, Carroll, Tuscarawas, and Summit Counties on matters ranging from choosing a business entity and formation to operating or even dissolving your business. We draft, review, negotiate and litigate contracts. We also provide counsel on how to avoid being sued, and, when necessary, we litigate effectively to protect your business.
Helping you protect your family and/or business with confidence.
For assistance with any estate planning, wills, trusts, elder law, estate administration (probate), commercial real estate or business law matter, call the Law Office of Gerald L. Baker, in Canton, Ohio, at 330-492-1001 or contact us online for a free phone consultation.
