Laura J. Martin

Laura J. Martin is a Vandalia, Ohio, estate planning attorney who helps individuals, families, business owners, and farmers prepare for the future. She focuses on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate and estate administration, long-term care, Medicaid planning, special needs beneficiaries, pet planning, and succession planning for small businesses and family farms. She tailors each plan to the client’s assets, relationships, priorities, and long-term concerns.

Laura earned her J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 2003. She previously received a B.S. in Animal Science from Iowa State University and completed graduate coursework and research in animal nutrition and immunology. Before law school, she worked in the animal nutrition industry. Her scientific and professional background supports a detailed, practical approach to legal planning and problem-solving.

Laura guides clients through estate plans designed to protect family members, aging parents, individuals with disabilities, businesses, farms, and companion animals. She helps clients identify overlooked risks, establish decision-making authority, prepare for nursing home and long-term care expenses, and organize the transfer or administration of assets. Her probate work also assists fiduciaries with the responsibilities involved in settling estates and carrying out a deceased person’s wishes.

Laura J. Martin brings more than two decades of legal experience to planning matters that often involve personal, financial, and family concerns. She belongs to the Ohio State Bar Association, American Bar Association, and Dayton Bar Association, including sections focused on estate planning, probate, elder law, special needs law, and animal law. She also teaches attorneys, professionals, and community members through continuing education programs and speaking engagements.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Laura J. Martin, Attorney and Counselor at Law
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Dayton Bar Association

Licensed State

• Ohio

Education

• University of Cincinnati School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Iowa State University
  BS in Animal Science

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