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Ryan Andrew Kuchmaner is a distinguished Partner at Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh, where he expertly leads the Estates & Trusts practice group. Based in Canton, OH, Ryan specializes in a wide array of legal areas including estate planning, probate, trust administration, asset protection, and elder law. He is particularly adept at crafting and executing sophisticated tax-saving strategies and estate plans tailored for business owners and high net worth individuals. His comprehensive services encompass the creation of both revocable and irrevocable trusts, generation-skipping trusts, asset protection trusts, as well as the formation of limited liability companies and corporations. A significant aspect of Ryan’s practice involves the administration of intricate estates, where he meticulously prepares federal estate tax, gift tax, and fiduciary income tax returns. With a deep understanding of his clients' long-term aspirations, Ryan provides personalized guidance through all life stages, ensuring that practical and efficient solutions are always at the forefront of his legal strategies. Ryan's expertise has earned him a prestigious certification as an Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Specialist from the Ohio State Bar Association, placing him among an elite group of Ohio attorneys recognized for their proficiency. He has been honored as a Rising Star by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine for five consecutive years, a distinction reserved for only 2.5% of attorneys in the state. Beyond his legal practice, Ryan is committed to community engagement. He was recognized as one of 20 outstanding leaders under 40 by ystark! and The Repository. His accolades include the 2015 Golden Hammer Award from Habitat for Humanity of Stark and Carroll Counties, Inc. Ryan actively participates in the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and has served on various boards, including as Chairman of the Board for the Canton Players Guild Theatre, one of the nation's oldest volunteer-based theaters. A graduate of Leadership Stark County's Signature Program, Ryan is dedicated to fostering the growth of young professionals in the Stark County area and remains a vital member of the Stark County Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, and Akron Bar Association.

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