Karen A. Rolcik - West Chester, OH
Attorney at Rolcik Law
Estate Planning Lawyers in West Chester, OH
8859 Cincinnati Dayton Road Suite 201 West Chester, OH 45069
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West Chester Estate Planning Lawyer
Updated: 10/06/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning
- Probate
- Elder Law
- Business Law
- Medicaid
Attorney Information
Overview
For over three decades, Karen has represented individuals and families in all aspects of estate planning and estate/trust administration. Karen assists clients with the design and implementation of an estate plan that achieves their goals which include minimization of estate taxes, preservation of family assets, management of assets for children or beneficiaries with special needs, planning for life insurance and retirement plans, and Medicaid planning. Karen also counsels clients through the asset transition process after a family member has passed away.
A significant portion of Karen's practice concentrates on Elder Law which involves counseling seniors and their families regarding the legal and financial issues confronting seniors. This includes matters such as: selection and designation of financial and health care agents; design and implementation of Medicaid: navigating through eligibility and qualification for Medicaid.
In addition, Karen advises business owners with the organization and operation of their business entities working with them to design and implement a succession plan to ensure the continued profitability and viability of the business in the event of the owner's disability, retirement or death.
Karen is an avid recreational golfer. Karen loves to travel, read (mysteries, thrillers and suspense novels in particular), garden, and go on walks with her dog Abbie.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Best Lawyers in America β Estate Planning β 2010 through 2026
- Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award - 2015
- Estate Planning, Super Lawyers, 2012
Education
Legal Education
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Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
Non Legal Education
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Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana
B.S.
Honors: magna cum laude
Major: Accounting/Business Administration
Languages
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English
Pro Bono Activities
- Alzheimerβs Association β Walk to Remember (Butler & Warren Counties), Planning Committee, 2009 - 2015
- Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty (Board of Trustees 2010 - 2017; Chair β Planned Giving Committee 2011 - 2014)
- Heroβs Fund of the Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty (Board of Advisors; Planning Committee β Heroβs Celebration 2012; Frozen Open (golf outing) 2013)
- Canines for Christ β Pet Therapy dog handler visiting nursing/rehab facilities
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 1986
- Texas
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. Tax Court
- Supreme Court of Ohio
- Supreme Court of the United States of America, 2015
- Supreme Court of Texas, 1992
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 1986
- U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit, 1987
Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law by the Ohio State Bar Association, 2007 β Present
Other Affiliations
- Ohio State Bar Association β Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law Specialty Governing Board
- Ohio State Bar Association (Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Law Section; Elder and Special Needs Law Committee; Solo, Small Firms and General Practice Section)
- Elder Counsel
- NAELA (National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys) (Treasurer, 2010 - 2012 - Ohio Chapter)
- Cincinnati Bar Association, Board of Trustees (Past Member)
- Cincinnati Bar Association β Estate Planning & Probate Section (Chair, 2014 β 2015: Vice Chair, 2012 β 2013; Continuing Legal Education Coordinator, 2011-2012; Planning Committee, Advanced Estate Planning Institute, 2007 β present, Chair - 2012)
- Cincinnati Bar Association, Women Lawyers Committee (Past Chair)
- American Bar Association (Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Section; Taxation Section; Senior Lawyers Division (Elder Law))
- State Bar of Texas (Member)
- Butler University Alumni Association
- Indiana University Mauer School of Law Alumni Association
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Contact
8859 Cincinnati Dayton Road
Suite 201
West Chester, OH 45069
Phone Number: 513-443-6230
Fax Number: 513-777-3900
Email: Send a message
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