Meet The Team
Jackie Collins and Wren Kruse lead Collins & Kruse Law Offices with care, focus, and decades of combined experience as attorneys. From crisis care planning, to veterans benefits, to Medicaid and asset protection, Jackie, Wren and their dedicated team is here to help residents of Hilliard and Central Ohio receive the support and benefits they are entitled to!
Jackie grew up in an agricultural community in Northwest Ohio. Graduating high school in a class of only 65 people, this small community enabled Jackie to experience the hardships of both his and other families. One of those hardships included watching loved ones lose everything they worked their entire lives for to the government and/or nursing home when an unexpected illness stuck. Jackie left Northwest Ohio to attend The Ohio State University and its Army ROTC program. He graduated from OSU and was commissioned an Officer in the United States Army, Field Artillery in December 2003.
After six years serving as an Officer in the United States Army, he attended Capital University Law School and then was admitted into the Ohio Bar. Jackie chose Elder Law, VA and Estate Planning so he could continue to serve his community. Jackie believes educating families on Estate Planning can preserve family dynamics and avoid conflicts over a loved one’s wants and needs. As a member of ElderCounsel, Jackie believes that a strong sense of compassion is necessary to get the job done right.
Jackie grew up in an agricultural community in Northwest Ohio. Graduating high school in a class of only 65 people, this small community enabled Jackie to experience the hardships of both his and other families. One of those hardships included watching loved ones lose everything they worked their entire lives for to the government and/or nursing home when an unexpected illness stuck. Jackie left Northwest Ohio to attend The Ohio State University and its Army ROTC program. He graduated from OSU and was commissioned an Officer in the United States Army, Field Artillery in December 2003.
After six years serving as an Officer in the United States Army, he attended Capital University Law School and then was admitted into the Ohio Bar. Jackie chose Elder Law, VA and Estate Planning so he could continue to serve his community. Jackie believes educating families on Estate Planning can preserve family dynamics and avoid conflicts over a loved one’s wants and needs. As a member of ElderCounsel, Jackie believes that a strong sense of compassion is necessary to get the job done right.
After spending eight years practicing estate planning and elder law in Connecticut and New York, Wren returned to Ohio to be closer to family. Over the years that she has been back home in Ohio, Wren has focused her professional and personal endeavors on being part of a community in Central Ohio committed to ensuring that older adults and their families have access to the resources they need to thrive and be fulfilled. Through her professional experience, Wren has learned that one of the most important pieces of providing effective counsel is not simply the provision of legal guidance, but the ability to connect, relate, and listen to the families she works with.
Outside of the office Wren happiest when she can contribute her time and energy to support causes that she is passionate about. As a true animal lover, volunteering at local shelters and fostering dogs while they wait to be adopted are a few of the ways she is found to accomplish this. Wren is also an active board member of several local non-profits, including SourcePoint and Delaware County Task Force on Aging. Wren lives in Worthington with her husband, Tyler, and their two rescue-mutts, Kyle and Bennie.
After spending eight years practicing estate planning and elder law in Connecticut and New York, Wren returned to Ohio to be closer to family. Over the years that she has been back home in Ohio, Wren has focused her professional and personal endeavors on being part of a community in Central Ohio committed to ensuring that older adults and their families have access to the resources they need to thrive and be fulfilled. Through her professional experience, Wren has learned that one of the most important pieces of providing effective counsel is not simply the provision of legal guidance, but the ability to connect, relate, and listen to the families she works with.
Outside of the office Wren happiest when she can contribute her time and energy to support causes that she is passionate about. As a true animal lover, volunteering at local shelters and fostering dogs while they wait to be adopted are a few of the ways she is found to accomplish this. Wren is also an active board member of several local non-profits, including SourcePoint and Delaware County Task Force on Aging. Wren lives in Worthington with her husband, Tyler, and their two rescue-mutts, Kyle and Bennie.
Lyn Booth
Lyn was born and raised in Lima, Ohio and graduated from Elida High School. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from The University of Toledo and her master’s degree in Management and Leadership from Western Governors University.
Lyn is married and has 3 sons. Alex is in his first year of law school. Andy is married, working in the property management industry and his claim to fame is being a Savannah Banana during college baseball one summer. He is also the father to Lyn’s first grandson Cameron. Adam is a sophomore in college and is studying business and is smarter and more athletic than either of his brothers and enjoys weightlifting.
When Lyn is not working, you can find her walking the dogs, paddleboarding, playing pickleball or spending time with the family.
Lyn is passionate about educating and helping middle class Americans to understand the devastating costs of Assisted Living and Long-Term Care to families. If you plan ahead, you can avoid many of these costs but if you did not we can still help. Call us regarding pre-planning or if you have an immediate need we can help as well. If married, saving nearly all the assets from Long Term Care costs. If single, usually 40-60% of the remaining assets.
Collins & Kruse understands the safe harbors in the law that allows for both the expert care of a loved one and the ability to save a lifetime of earnings. This may be your first time through this, we have helped many and can educate you on the options that you have. We educate and you decide what is best for your family.
Katie Barbato
Katie joins Collins & Kruse Law Office as an experienced professional
with a strong background in administrative support having previously
managed the operations for a dental practice. She has held several
positions in retail management and brings expertise in caseload
organization, problem solving and client relations. She is driven to
help maintain and build client relationships, case coordination, and office operations.
She plays a key role to the Collins and Kruse team ensuring clients’
needs are met with efficiency, compassion and attention to detail.
Katie resides in Dublin, Ohio, where she grew up, along with her two
daughters. She attended Ohio Dominican University and graduated with a
degree in Communications.
Christi Dolick
Christi was born and raised in Coshocton, Ohio and graduated from River View High School. She attended Central Ohio Technical College and started a family while attending.
Christi is married to Jason and a son and two daughters along with a grandson and three granddaughters. Christi loves spending time with her family and spoiling all of her grandchildren. She also spends time on the weekends with Jason hunting, kayaking, and riding their rzrs. Christi also likes to read in her spare time.
Christi has been helping families in this line of law since 2013. She joined Jackie Collins in 2018 as a Benefits Coordinator and loves helping all of their families get the benefits that they deserve while preserving assets for their family.
April Parker
April was born and raised in the Akron, Ohio area and has called Columbus home for the past 15 years. She graduated from Kent State University and has devoted her entire career to the aging services industry.
With a deep passion for healthcare and housing for older adults, April is a tireless advocate for seniors and their families. She takes pride in helping individuals access the support and resources they need to live with dignity and connection. Her work is guided by compassion, collaboration, and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others.
April is the proud mom of three children – Briggs, Lennox, and Wynter – who keep life very busy and full of meaning. She loves attending live music events of all kinds, practices meditation regularly, and proudly brags about her undeniable green thumb!
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Collins & Kruse Law Office is a dedicated team of attorneys in Ohio, specializing in crisis care planning, asset protection, mesothelioma cases, and veteran’s benefits.
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