Covington, Kentucky · Serving Northern Kentucky & Cincinnati
Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney in Northern Kentucky
Thoughtful, plain-English legal guidance that protects your family, your savings, and your dignity at every stage of life.
- Focused PracticeEstate planning, elder law & probate
- Covington, KYA local attorney you can sit down with
- Serving 8 CountiesNorthern Kentucky & Hamilton County, OH
- Plain-English AdviceClear answers without the jargon
How We Help
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
Wills, powers of attorney, trusts, and deeds that say what you want, in plain English.
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Elder Law
Planning for long-term care, protecting savings, and preserving dignity as you age.
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Probate & Administration
Guiding executors, trustees, and families through the legal steps after a loss.
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Social Security Disability Appeals
Help appealing a denied disability claim at reconsideration, hearing, and beyond.
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Criminal Appeals
State and federal criminal appeals, post-conviction review, and wrongful conviction reviews.
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How We Work
- 1
Listen
We start by hearing your story — your family, your worries, and what matters most to you. No forms to fill out before we talk.
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Plan
We explain your options in plain English and recommend a plan that fits your goals and budget, so you can decide with confidence.
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Protect
We prepare and carefully review every document with you, see the plan through to signing, and stay available as life changes.
Meet Your Attorney
Steven D. Jaeger, Esq.
Steve Jaeger is a down-to-earth Northern Kentucky attorney who believes legal help should feel like a conversation, not a lecture. He works with families planning for long-term care, protecting what they have built, and preserving their legacy for the next generation.
When a family loses someone, Steve guides them through probate and trust administration with patience and care. When you call the firm, you work with him directly.
Peace of Mind
Why Plan Ahead?
Most people put off planning because it feels uncomfortable or complicated. But a plan made calmly, while you are healthy, is almost always simpler and kinder to your family than decisions made in a hospital waiting room.
Planning is not about expecting the worst. It is about making sure your wishes are known and the people you love are not left guessing.
- You choose who decidesName trusted people to handle money and medical decisions if you cannot.
- Your wishes are written downSpare your family hard guesses about care at the end of life.
- Savings can be protectedEarly planning can open more options for paying for long-term care.
- Your family has a roadmapClear documents can make the process after a death smoother and less stressful.
- Loved ones with disabilities stay supportedA properly structured trust can help preserve eligibility for important benefits.
Where We Work
Serving Northern Kentucky & Greater Cincinnati
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Nearly every adult benefits from one. A basic plan names who will make financial and medical decisions if you cannot, says who receives your property, and, for parents, names a guardian for minor children. You do not need to be wealthy for these documents to matter.
Estate planning focuses on documents that direct your property and decisions. Elder law looks at the issues that tend to come with aging, such as paying for long-term care, Medicaid eligibility, guardianship, and protecting a spouse or a family member with a disability. Many families need a little of both.
Yes. We guide executors, administrators, and trustees through probate and trust administration in Kentucky, including estates with a will, estates without a will, and smaller estates that may qualify for a simplified process. Our goal is to handle the legal steps so your family has room to grieve.
Bring any existing wills, trusts, or powers of attorney, a general list of what you own and how it is titled, and the names of the people you are thinking of trusting with key roles. If you do not have everything, that is fine. We can start with a conversation.
We are based in Covington and work with families throughout Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Grant, Owen, Pendleton, and Gallatin Counties in Kentucky and Hamilton County, Ohio. Appeals matters may extend to the Sixth Circuit, which covers Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, and Tennessee.
Let’s Talk About Your Family’s Plan
Tell us what is going on, and we will explain your options in plain English. There is no pressure and no jargon — just a clear next step.