Margie makes an impact
Whether it’s championing a significant cause or helping people hammer out the details of their estate plan, attorney Margie Karl makes a profound impact.
Last month, attorney Margie Karl was named to the Go Red for Women Woman of Impact campaign supporting the American Heart Association within greater Cleveland. She is raising funds to support this mission.
Attorney Margaret T. Karl says her answer to “What’s my why”? is making a difference in her community.
That mission was honored last month when she was named to the Go Red for Women Woman of Impact campaign supporting the American Heart Association within greater Cleveland. She is part of the 2026 nationwide class of change-makers.
“I believe strongly in family and social causes, so being involved with the Heart Association is a good fit,” says the estate planning and elder law attorney. “I’m raising critical funds to advance heart‑health education, research and community programs that directly impact families across our region, building awareness so people can take care of themselves.”
For Margie, the campaign is personal. She discovered she had rheumatic valve disorder when she was in labor with her son Alex, who is now 17. Open-heart surgery to replace two valves was a wakeup call.
“Every dollar counts,” she says. “I’m thankful for each donation no matter how big or small. Corporate sponsorship is integral to the campaign as well, and donors receive recognition both in print and online.”
She recently held a fundraiser at the Grand Pacific Junction in her hometown of Olmsted Falls. Look to her socials for announcement of another fundraiser planned for later this month.
Margie’s fundraising platform is open through Thursday, April 9, at 9 p.m. Donations are tax-deductible. She’s competing against seven other nominees to see who will raise the most charitable dollars.
Green Flags Signify Go Time
The amount of time and effort Margie is putting toward her campaign is especially impressive when you consider that March and April are busy months in her estate planning legal practice.
“Since now is when people are pulling out their documentation for tax purposes, it’s also the ideal time to think about putting your estate in order,” she says.
She tells clients who may be on the fence about drafting the necessary estate documentation that there are three green flags:
- You’re planning before a crisis, and not during one. Waiting to have the conversation with your loved ones until it’s necessary doesn’t make for the best outcomes. Starting early is a green flag for long-term clarity and stability.
- Avoiding probate by having a will or trust in place will make things easier on your loved ones. Proactive, family-centered planning will help avoid delays, costly legal fees and court involvement.
- You’re considering the long-term picture, how your estate plan will impact the next generation’s financial stability, not just your own.
“During an initial meeting with clients, I ask lots of questions and listen thoughtfully to best craft an estate plan that fits their unique needs,” says Margie. “We consider things like tax implications and inheritance management for strategic, long-term planning that benefits everyone in a family.”
Over the past 20-plus years, Margie has also helped people through small business planning, real estate issues, Medicaid planning and minimizing their estate taxes.
“It seems that once a client has worked with me to draft a will and they find out about the other services I offer, they come back and send their friends,” she says.
Margaret T. Karl, Attorney at Law
25800 North Depot Street, Suite 102, Olmsted Falls
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