Trusts, estates and wealth planning

At Lewis Gianola, we help families, individuals, and business owners in West Virginia, Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania plan for the future with clarity, strategy, and peace of mind. From straightforward wills to sophisticated wealth preservation structures, our trust, estates, and wealth planning practice is designed to protect what matters most: your assets, your wishes, and the legacy you’ll leave behind.

For us, estate planning is a relationship built on trust, foresight, and the highest level of legal care.

At Lewis Gianola

Comprehensive Planning for Today and Tomorrow

Our attorneys provide holistic guidance across a full spectrum of personal and corporate planning needs:

  • Wills and Powers of Attorney – Create clear instructions to ensure your wishes are followed and trusted decision-makers are in place
  • Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts – Build flexible or permanent legal tools to manage wealth, avoid probate, and protect beneficiaries
  • Estate and Trust Administration – Representing estates, trustees, beneficiaries, and personal representatives in efficient administration or complex probate litigation
  • Business Entity Formation – Establish corporations, partnerships, or family LLCs to preserve generational wealth and simplify administration
  • Charitable Giving and Legacy Planning – Structure gifts, endowments, or foundations that reflect your values while optimizing tax benefits
  • High-Net-Worth Strategies – Custom wealth planning for clients with diverse assets, including closely held businesses, real estate portfolios, and family farms

Whether you’re starting fresh or revisiting your existing plan, we’ll tailor every detail to your unique goals and circumstances.

Our team is equipped to handle conflicts that may arise in the administration of estates and trusts. We represent trustees, executors, and beneficiaries in cases involving fiduciary duty breaches, asset mismanagement, contested wills, and more. With decades of litigation experience, we resolve disputes with care, precision, and strategic advocacy.

Why Clients Trust Lewis Gianola

Deep experience in estate planning, wealth preservation, and fiduciary litigation

Multidisciplinary insight into tax, business, and real estate implications

Strategic guidance tailored for individuals, families, and closely held businesses

Personalized intake tools to convert interest into meaningful counsel

A commitment to discretion, empathy, and protecting your legacy

Our Attorneys

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At Lewis Gianola, we view estate planning as an essential act of care for yourself and those you love. Whether you need a simple will or a sophisticated trust structure, our attorneys are here to help you create a future that reflects your values and secures your vision.

Take the first step today. Complete our secure Estate Planning Questionnaire, schedule a consultation, or contact us directly in Charleston at (304) 345-2000 or in Morgantown at (304) 291-6300.