Stephanie H. Malbasa has practiced law for over twenty-five years in the areas of estate planning, estate administration and small business.  She has a unique background having at one time served as a city prosecutor and law director and having worked as a regional marketing director and attorney for investment advisory firms throughout the State of Ohio.

PROFESSIONAL:

  • Admitted to: Ohio State Bar (1979), United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio (1979)
  • Private Law Practice, Estate Planning, Estate and Trust Administration, Probate and Small Business, including representation of investment advisory firms requiring registration with the SEC and numerous states. (1979 to present)
  • Regional Marketing Director, Attorney and Investment Counselor for AFA Financial (1985-1987)
  • Prosecutor and Law Director for the City of Conneaut (1984)
  • Member: American Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, Cleveland Marshall Law Alumni Association

    EDUCATION:

    • Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D. (1978)
    • Ohio Northern University, B.A. (1975)

    COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

    • Board of Directors, North Coast Center, Inc., a provider of outpatient mental health and chemical dependency counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. (1995 to Present)
    • Founding Member, Up With Kids, Inc., an infant and toddler day care.  Served on the Board of Directors (1989-2001)
    • North East Cleveland Little League
    • Village of Bratenah l

    PUBLICATIONS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:

    Stephanie has conducted numerous estate planning workshops and seminars in Cleveland and other communities throughout Ohio.
    areas of practice

    estate planning

    • wills
    • trusts
    • financial powers of attorney
    • healthcare documents

    estate and trust administration

    small business planning
    Stephanie H. Malbasa

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