- GuardianshipBoth these guardianships can be held by one person, or separately by two persons. Under the Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 2111, guardians are appointed and serve under the supervision of the County Probate Court.
- Business DisputesWhether you are doing business as a complex corporation, limited liability company, partnership or a simple sole proprietorship, Sitterley, Vandervoort & Nixon Ltd will make sure you receive sound legal advice that protects your interests and advances your business bottom line.
- Business Transactions
- Limited Liability CompaniesPiercing the Veil of Limited Liability Companies: The Need for a Better Standard,” 3 DePaul Business & Commercial Law Journal 51 (2004).
- Construction Contracts
- Employment Contract
- Non-compete Agreement
- Real Estate LitigationSince joining the firm in 1999, Jeff has worked primarily in the areas of business and real estate law. He provides assistance to clients engaged in businesses ranging from sole proprietorships and family-owned businesses to large corporations, and regularly counsels clients on issues such as the formation of a business, choice of business entity, contract preparation and analysis, transactions, franchises, and the acquisition and sale of stock or assets.
- Construction Litigation
- Real Estate TransactionsIn addition to the Attorneys at Sitterley, Vandervoort & Nixon Ltd being able to provide sound legal advice for real estate transactions, we also can provide full title office services through Lancaster Title Agency.
- Eminent DomainCraig has also become an advocate for landowners and farmers, with a focus on preserving land for future generations. He represents landowners against the threat of eminent domain from pipeline companies and roadway projects. He has represented large landowner groups on nearly all major pipelines installed in Ohio since 1999, and successfully advised landowners on negotiating leases for solar collection developments and oil and gas exploration and production.
- Easement
- Land Use and Zoning
- Landlord-Tenant Disputes
- Medicaid PlanningMedicaid Planning is unique to each individual or family situation. If you have additional questions, we have attorneys at Sitterley, Vandervoort & Nixon Ltd who are skilled in Elder Law and can answer them. They can also discuss Medicaid planning options in greater detail.
- Estate PlanningSince joining the firm in 1992, Craig has developed an extensive estate planning, trust and probate practice. He advises families and individuals on ways to cost-effectively plan and settle their estates, and establish, fund and administer trusts to prevent probate, as well as qualify for Medicaid and veteran’s benefits.
- WillsSince its founding in 1933 by Kermit Sitterley, Sitterley, Vandervoort & Nixon Ltd has been dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services to individuals and families in Fairfield County and surrounding areas. We are a family-owned and operated firm, offering a wide range of services that include Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, and Guardianships, as well as Business Law, LLCs, and Corporations and Partnerships. We also provide negotiation and litigation assistance for landowners facing pipeline issues and represent landowners and homeowners in solar leases and easements. Through four generations, we have operated on the principles of treating every client with understanding and compassion, giving each one the attention and respect they deserve.
- Trusts
- Power of Attorney
- ProbateWhen an Ohio resident dies owning property, there are different rules for inheritance based on how the property was held at death. Whether their estate is settled by beneficiary designations, probating a will, the administration of a trust, or a combination of all three, you should seek legal assistance. Attorney Craig Vandervoort, who is certified as a specialist by the Ohio State Bar Association in the area of Estate Planning, Trust and Probate law, and Attorney Joseph M. Nixon can assist you with all of the specific requirements to administer the estate.