About Favret Law

From the day he first opened his law office over 30 years ago, Bruce’s passion was for helping people. He handled divorces, bankruptcy, accident cases, real estate transactions, corporations, DUI’s and most general legal problems his clients had. However, he found that he most enjoyed helping his clients with their estate planning needs, such as preparing their wills, helping them select guardians and executors, and determining how to best distribute assets to their beneficiaries.

The more wills he prepared and estates he probated, the more referrals he received. Most all of his business has come from referrals from his clients, financial advisors, bankers and other lawyers. He gradually phased out his general practice and now, for the past two decades, Bruce has limited his practice to handling only wills, trusts, probate and estate planning. He is licensed in both Ohio and Kentucky.

Bruce is one of less than 160 attorneys in Ohio who have taken and passed the specialty examination and has been certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Specialist in wills, trusts and probate law. (Kentucky does not certify specialties in legal fields.)

Bruce understands that each client has unique needs and concerns. His passion for helping people shines through because he takes the time to learn about his clients and their families. He explains the estate and probate law in simple, understandable terms. He helps his clients with their goals and objectives and he explains the pros and cons of the various options available to accomplish those goals. In addition, the knowledge and experience learned from his general practice of his early years has proven very beneficial to his estate planning practice. Knowing the real estate law and domestic relations procedures provides extra insight into overall estate planning.

He strives to provide quality service, in a friendly, timely, and cost-effective manner. Bruce has helped hundreds of clients and families and he can help you with your unique needs.

Education: Chase College of Law, Xavier University

Licenses: State of Ohio, State of Kentucky

Certification: Certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a specialist in Ohio wills, trusts and probate law. (Kentucky does not certify specialties in legal fields).

Activities of Interest: When Bruce is not in the office, he enjoys running (full and half marathons), yoga, pilates, spinning and other exercise classes. In addition, he always has some home improvement project that he is working on.

Family: He is has been married for over 35 years. His wife is a hospice nurse. He has three grown daughters (a teacher, an attorney and a nurse), three grandchildren, and a golden retriever.

Liz is an attorney practicing primarily in the areas of estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate administration.

Liz grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. She attended St. Ursula Academy High School and graduated from Ohio University with a degree in psychology. Shortly after graduating from college, Liz spent over two years in the Peace Corps, where she lived in a small town in western Ukraine (Berezne). Liz worked as an English teacher and engaged in other secondary projects to help her community.

Through her experience in the Peace Corps, Liz decided that she wanted to become an attorney so that she could continue to help people solve their problems. Liz returned to Cincinnati, and attended Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law on a full-tuition, merit-based, academic scholarship. After graduating from law school in 2011 Liz clerked for a federal judge, the honorable Michael J. Newman, in Dayton, Ohio for two years.

Liz then practiced law in San Diego, California for five years. She first worked as an associate at a boutique firm that focused on class actions. Later, she worked as an associate in the litigation department at a large international law firm.

After having their first child, Liz and her family made plans to return to Cincinnati to be closer to her family. Liz decided to join her dad's (Bruce Favret) firm and, like him, focus her practice on estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate. She really enjoys practicing in this area of the law and having the opportunity to help clients on a daily basis.

Education: Salmon P. Chase College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2011 & Ohio University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2005

Licenses: State of Ohio, Commonwealth of Kentucky, State of California

Activities of Interest: Liz enjoys spending time with her family. Liz also enjoys running, biking, and doing other exercises. She has completed numerous races, including 24 full marathons and two half Ironman 70.3 triathlons.

Sandy is our probate services legal assistant. She started working for Bruce Favret as a legal secretary 24 years ago. She found that she loved doing legal work and went to college at night to obtain an associates degree from the University of Cincinnati as a paralegal/legal assistant. After that, she continued her education and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice.

Sandy is very knowledgeable in all areas of probate, estate and trust administration and has assisted in handling hundreds of estates. Through her many years of experience, she knows the procedures for transferring and retitling assets in and out of trusts and estates. She understands real estate transactions and knows how to prepare the necessary documents. In addition, she is very familiar with the taxation of estates and trusts. Accountants enjoy working with her because she provides them everything they need to successfully complete the returns.

Besides her technical skills and extensive knowledge, clients love working with Sandy because of her excellent sense of humor and friendly and caring demeanor.

Education: University of Cincinnati, BS - Criminal Justice & University of Cincinnati, AAB - Legal Assisting

Activities of Interest: Sandy enjoys spending time with her husband (Gregg), family and friends. She likes to travel, cook and partake in a variety of exercises.