20+ Years Handling
Complex And High-Asset Estate and Trust Disputes
Estate litigation attorney Adam Fried is a skilled problem-solver with decades of experience and a wealth of knowledge. He draws upon his skills and insight in resolving high-value assets wealth transfers, inheritance, fund mismanagement and elder exploitation.
About Us
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ESTATE and TRUST PARALEGAL
KATHERINE Hitlan
Katie Hitlan brings nearly three decades of comprehensive legal experience to our firm, with a distinguished focus on high-net-worth estate planning and trust/estate administration. Katie has worked with respected law firms and alongside top estate planning attorneys since 2005. She has built a reputation for handling complex estate and trust matters with exceptional attention to detail and dedication.
Katie is well-versed in all phases of estate and trust administration, from initial intake through final distribution. She has extensive experience preparing trust accountings in compliance with the Ohio Trust Code, and coordinating with tax professionals on tax matters, including completion of Form 706. Katie also manages the transfer, titling, and distribution of assets, working directly with brokers and financial institutions to ensure accuracy and efficiency throughout the process. Her background includes valuable experience with Medicaid planning, further broadening her ability to serve clients with diverse needs.
Known for her compassionate approach, Katie helps clients navigate estate and trust administration during some of life’s most challenging moments. Her commitment to clear communication, technical proficiency, and empathetic client service ensures that families receive the guidance and support they need. Katie’s expertise is a cornerstone of our firm’s capabilities, making us a trusted resource for estate and trust administration matters.
With a team of four attorneys and three dedicated staff members, our firm is equipped to provide high-level, personalized service to every client. Katie’s leadership and experience reinforce our commitment to excellence and make us a go-to law firm for estate and trust administration in the region.
Advocating For Effective
SOLUTIONS IN ESTATE AND TRUST CONFLICTS
At Fried Law Group, a significant aspect of attorney Fried’s practice involves advocating and protecting vulnerable clients, particularly the elderly or those unable to defend themselves, from financial exploitation. He handles cases of undue influence where individuals may have been taken advantage of in the process of estate planning, the creation of beneficiary designation, and challenging trusts and beneficiary designations to protect his clients. He also tackles breach of trust issues such as trustees mismanaging funds or failing to maintain necessary communications, often referred to as “breach of trust.” Not all claims are well founded, and therefore, Mr. Fried also spends a significant portion of his practice defending fiduciaries and unfounded claims of undue influence and lack of capacity.
When dealing with estate litigation, attorney Fried handles complex cases involving high-net-worth families, individuals, and closely help companies. Given the complexity and emotional charge often involved in family inheritance claims, attorney Fried diligently works to create strong, coherent stories or arguments. His goal in doing this is to ensure the case is understandable and persuasive to others, such as judges or juries, especially when there are conflicting versions of events presented by the other side in the dispute.
RESOLVE YOUR ESTATE DISPUTES
With Effective Guidance
If you are facing complex estate or trust litigation issues, Attorney Fried has a firm grasp of working through these issues effectively and efficiently. Offering consultation to clients and counsel, including subjects of strategy and value. His goal is to empower you with the information you need to make informed decisions on all major aspects of the case. Through his legal knowledge he provides guidance, helping you make the right decisions for your case. Call Fried Law Group, at 216-930-5777 or complete the online contact form to speak with an experienced estate dispute lawyer.
Over 25 Years
Of Proven Experience
Having worked at a larger firm since 2000, attorney Fried brings over 24 years of extensive experience and knowledge to estate and trust litigation disputes to clients in the Cleveland metro. He established his firm Fried Law Group, in 2024 with a mission to resolve and guide clients in legal disputes with professionalism, skill and integrity.
Fried actively contributes to the legal community, including participation on the Ohio State Bar’s electronic wills task force, public speaking, publishing in the Probate Law Journal of Ohio, and engaging in scholarly activities such as lectures and authorship.
As a lawyer, he is passionate about the topic of financial exploitation and the aging community and has provided testimony against an Ohio Bill.
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CONTACT US
3201 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 340
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-930-3700
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