Willow Grove, Pennsylvania Estate Planning Lawyers

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George J. D'Ambrosio
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Jennifer L. Zegel
(215) 495-6523
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Joel S. Luber
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Megan D. Halter
(610) 429-1369
West Chester, PA Estate Planning Lawyer
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Jeremy A. Wechsler
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Willow Grove, PA Estate Planning Lawyer. 8 years experience
(215) 706-0200 2300 Computer Rd. Suite H-42A
 Willow Grove, PA 19090
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Probate
New York Law School
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Experienced attorney focusing on estate planning, estate administration, asset protection and elder planning in the Philadelphia Metropolitan area. Your legacy is our business. Member of WealthCounsel, the premier national organization for estate planning attorneys.
Thomas Bryant Carpenter
Willow Grove, PA Estate Planning Attorney.
(215) 830-1470 2300 Computer Ave
 Willow Grove, PA 19090
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Collections
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Michael Francis Breslin
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DRESHER, PA Estate Planning Attorney. 29 years experience
(215) 881-7789 3256 Bridle Path Lane
 DRESHER, PA 19025
Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate and Tax
Temple University Beasley School of Law and University of Pennsylvania Law School
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Brian Edward Sipe
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Huntingdon Valley, PA Estate Planning Lawyer.
(215) 525-1511 67 Buck Road, B-5
 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Divorce and Family
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
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Larry Auerbach
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Abington, PA Estate Planning Attorney. 39 years experience
(215) 517-5566 1000 Easton Road
 Abington, PA 190001
Estate Planning and Elder
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Karen Schecter Dayno
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Fort Washington, PA Estate Planning Lawyer.
(267) 873-4367 400 Maryland Drive
 Fort Washington, PA 19034
Estate Planning
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Gregory John Lake
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Jamison, PA Estate Planning Lawyer. 42 years experience
(215) 343-4780 2552 Dark Hollow Road
 Jamison, PA 18929
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Probate
Cleveland State University
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Since 1975, I have rendered confidential, prompt, aggressive and affordable legal services to individuals in a competent and respected manner. LAW office concentrates on the following areas of LAW: Wills. Trusts. Living wills. Guardianships. Powers of attorney (general and medical). Estate planning. Probate. Estate administration. Elder LAW. Federal and Pennsylvania estate and inheritance taxes. Will contests. Prenuptial agreements. Asset collection. Debt distribution. Accountings. Beneficiary distributions and assisting or representing executors, Administrators. Trustees and beneficiaries along with real estate sales or transfers. Services are handled in a cost effective manner based on time, costs, effort and services rendered...
Harry Metka
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Philadelphia, PA Estate Planning Lawyer. 7 years experience
(215) 335-9986 9223 Frankford Avenue
 Philadelphia, PA 19114
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Tax
Drexel University
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Carl Knapp
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Ambler, PA Estate Planning Lawyer. 24 years experience
(215) 268-6333 809 N. Bethlehem Pike
Building C
 Ambler, PA 19002
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Widener University Delaware School of Law
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Attorney Carl M. Knapp is an experienced family law attorney who handles cases involving child support, spousal support, divorce, alimony, property division, pre-nuptial agreements, custody, adoptions, name changes, and protection from abuse (PFA). Attorney Knapp represents clients in the Courts of Montgomery and Bucks County. He has over 25 years of experience helping clients with their family law issues.
He understands the pressures on families today, especially if the parties are separated. He can draw upon his years of experience litigating family law cases to advise clients on the best course of action for their specific situation. Having worked in the...
Samuel Gerald Forte Esq
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Philadelphia, PA Estate Planning Attorney. 32 years experience
(215) 332-5888 9225 Frankford Avenue
 Philadelphia, PA 19114
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The Law Offices Of Samuel G. Forte, Esquire, located in N.E. Philadelphia, is a full service Law Firm providing a comprehensive range of Legal Services, with honesty and integrity, throughout Pennsylvania. Our Firm is dedicated to prompt Client communication and complete Client satisfaction. There is ample free parking and our office building is easily accessible by Public Transportation and all Roadways.
James Metka
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Bensalem, PA Estate Planning Attorney. 37 years experience
(267) 568-2965 4802 Neshaminy Boulevard
Suite 9
 Bensalem, PA 19020
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Tax
Widener University Delaware School of Law
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Michael Kuldiner
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Feasterville, PA Estate Planning Attorney. 13 years experience
(215) 942-2100 922 Bustltone Pike
 Feasterville, PA 19053
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
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Kristi Ann Fredericks Esq.
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Plymouth Meeting, PA Estate Planning Lawyer.
600 West Germantown Pike
 Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Estate Planning, Insurance Claims, Landlord Tenant and Probate
Widener University Delaware School of Law
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Steven Rubin
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Plymouth Meeting, PA Estate Planning Lawyer. 26 years experience
(610) 701-5818 2250 Hickory Road
Suite 110
 Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462-1047
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
Villanova University School of Law and Syracuse University College of Law
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Robert M. Slutsky
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Plymouth Meeting, PA Estate Planning Lawyer. 24 years experience
(610) 940-0650 600 West Germantown Pike
Suite 400
 Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Tax
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I have been practicing law since 1992 and focusing in Elder Law since 1995. I help protect families from losing their savings to nursing home costs and help protect and care for their older loved ones. I help families with: Medicaid and Asset Protection Planning, Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, POAs, etc.), Estate Administration, Guardianships and Real Estate Transactions. I have represented many non-profit and for profit elder care institutions and have represented the Montgomery County Office of Aging and Adult Services since 1999.
Daniel I Ward
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Bensalem, PA Estate Planning Lawyer. 31 years experience
Glenview Corporate Center
3220 Tillman Drive Ste 201
 Bensalem, PA 19020-2032
Estate Planning
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
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The Law Offices of Daniel I. Ward is a boutique law practice that provides specific, sophisticated legal services, in a friendly and relaxed environment. Our focus is on integrated tax, estate and planning for high net worth clients, and an estate administration practice that properly carries out those planning objectives. We address the issues that arise both during life and after death. Clients receive personalized service that caters to their individual needs and concerns. Our firm obtains results that are consisitant with our clients objectives.
(856) 566-6614 118 White Horse Road
 Voorhees, NJ 08043-3665
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 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Deborah Beth Miller Esquire
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Blue Bell, PA Estate Planning Attorney.
(610) 239-8600 650 Sentry Parkway
Suite One
 Blue Bell, PA 19422
Estate Planning and Communications
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Lisa Joy Goldstein
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Lafayette Hill, PA Estate Planning Attorney.
(484) 351-8258 Chinaberry Dr
 Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Estate Planning
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Nancy Hopkins Wentz
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Plymouth Meeting , PA Estate Planning Lawyer.
(610) 279-2480 1250 Germantown Pike
Suite 207
 Plymouth Meeting , PA 19462
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
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John Whalen
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Wayne, PA Estate Planning Lawyer. 26 years experience
(610) 407-0220 1199 Heyward Road
 Wayne, PA 19087
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Probate and Tax
Villanova University School of Law and Widener University Delaware School of Law
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John B. Whalen, Jr., J.D., LL.M. is an AV Peer Review Rated Preeminent 5.0 (Attorney and Counselor at Law), is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers; and is Avvo Rated 10.0 Superb (obtaining over 75 client reviews and peer endorsements).

Mr. Whalen is a Past President of the Delaware County Estate Planning Council, recipient of the Legum Magister Post-Doctorate Degree in Taxation (from the Villanova University School of Law), recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Wills, Trusts, and Estates (from the Widener University School of Law), and a recipient of the ABA-BNA Law Award for Academic Excellence (from...
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Tejal Mehta
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King of Prussia, PA Estate Planning Lawyer. 26 years experience
(610) 994-0295 Parkview Tower
1150 1st Avenue, Suite 501
 King of Prussia, PA 19406
Estate Planning, Immigration and Probate
University of Houston - Main Campus
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Tejal Mehta is an accomplished lawyer who is licensed in Pennsylvania and possesses over 20 years of legal experience. Attorney Mehta practices Immigration Law and the inter-related areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Probate. The legal services offered by the Law Office of Tejal Mehta include: Estate Planning (Wills; Trusts; Power of Attorney; Guardianship). Estate Administration (Probate; Deed Transfers; Pennsylvania Inheritance Taxes) Immigration (Citizenship; Marriage and Employment Based Green Cards; H1B, L1, and O Temporary Worker Visas; E1, E2, and EB-5 Investor Visas; EAD; Waivers; DACA; Removal Defense in Immigration Court, including Immigration...
Aman 'Tip' Barber III
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Harleysville, PA Estate Planning Attorney. 23 years experience
(610) 462-1452 418 Main St.
Suite 100
 Harleysville, PA 19438
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, DUI and Probate
Villanova University School of Law
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I offer reasonable rates for all legal matters and a no charge initial consultation. Call today at 610-462-1452 --- I represent personal and corporate clients throughout southestern Pennsylvania in matters involving personal injury; driving under the influence, DUI; driving while ability impaired, DWAI; driving after imbibing, DAI, corporate law; commercial litigation; estate planning and estate administration. Call or email me to arrange a no charge consultation. Evening and weekend hours available. Reasonable rates for all legal matters
(610) 462-1452 3477 Corporate Parkway
 Center Valley, PA 18034
Jennifer L. Zegel
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Philadelphia, PA Estate Planning Lawyer.
(215) 495-6523 Cira Centre, 13th Floor
2929 Arch St
 Philadelphia, PA 19104
Estate Planning, Employment, Probate and Real Estate
Rutgers University - Camden
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Debra Speyer
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Bala Cynwyd, PA Estate Planning Attorney. 31 years experience
(610) 949-9555 Suite 300
 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Estate Planning, Broker Fraud, Elder and Securities
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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Has the thought of putting together an estate plan, trust , will, living will or power of attorney drain you? Do you need a guardianship for a loved one and don't know where to turn? Is the estate you need to administer or are about to probate making your life hectic? Has your family put you in charge of sorting a difficult family situation and you don't know where to turn or even the questions to ask? Do you need a plan for the future for yourself or a loved one that you have been putting off until now? Have you lost money due...
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 Jarrettsville, MD 21084
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Mark Medvesky
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Souderton, PA Estate Planning Attorney. 24 years experience
(215) 660-3170 15 Harbor Place
 Souderton, PA 18964
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Immigration and Real Estate
Temple University
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My goal is to build relationships in our community. We are about more than just performing a legal task and collecting payment. Whether we are providing full-service representation or limited scope services, we make the process run smooth, establishing trust and respect with all parties we involved. We assist with everything from Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy cases, Immigration, Wills, and Family Law issues to Real Estate, Personal Injury and Criminal cases. We will sit down our clients and discuss the issues and help them decide if they want to move forward with a legal action. If, for...
(610) 323-7466 635 E. High Street
 Pottstown , PA 19464
Steven J. Fromm
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Philadelphia, PA Estate Planning Attorney. 40 years experience
(215) 735-2336 1420 Walnut Street
Suite 300
 Philadelphia, PA 19102
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Tax
New York University School of Law and The John Marshall Law School
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Steven J. Fromm has been admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania since 1977. In addition to his law degree, he holds a doctorate of law degree, an LL.M. in taxation, from the NYU Graduate Division School of Law received in 1977. He became a C.P.A. in 1981 and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. From 1977 to 1981, he served as legal tax counsel for tax departments in Big 8 and regional accounting firms. Since 1983, he has been admitted to practice tax law before the U.S. Tax Court. Since 1981, he has practiced...
Gerald Williams
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Philadelphia, PA Estate Planning Attorney. 35 years experience
(215) 557-0099 1515 Market Street Suite 1300
 Philadelphia, PA 19102
Estate Planning, Civil Rights, Environmental and Tax
Temple University Beasley School of Law
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As one of the partners and co-founders of Williams Cedar, Gerald Williams concentrates on environmental toxic tort cases, whistleblower claims, and civil rights violations, as well as complex personal injury cases. His impressive legal career spans thirty-five years during which time he has practiced law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, where he earned some of the highest honors in the legal community. After graduating from Temple University School of Law in 1982, he was an associate at a Philadelphia law firm before starting his own practice in 1983. He has received the “AV Preeminent” rating, the highest rating given, from...
(856) 874-7500 1908 Marlton Pike East
 Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Joel S. Luber
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Philadelphia, PA Estate Planning Attorney.
(215) 495-6519 Cira Centre, 13th Floor
2929 Arch St
 Philadelphia, PA 19104
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Tax
University of Pittsburgh - Bradford
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Edvard Lars Wilson
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Doylestown, PA Estate Planning Attorney. 17 years experience
(267) 454-7500 107 North Broad St., Ste 303
 Doylestown, PA 18901
Estate Planning, Business and Personal Injury
Villanova University School of Law
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Mr. Wilson practiced law in Philadelphia for almost 15 years before opening his own firm in the Bucks County seat of Doylestown, Pennsylvania. He has litigated hundreds of complex cases, both with and against some of Philadelphia's best lawyers. Edvard started his career defending medical malpractice cases, from which he gained invaluable experience as a litigator, as well as a healthcare lawyer. He later shifted his practice to representing injured individuals and small business. Finding the change in his practice so rewarding, Ed started his own firm with the goal of providing superior legal...
John Kenneth Harris
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Philadelphia, PA Estate Planning Attorney. 42 years experience
(215) 561-1700 30 S. 17th Street
19th Floor
 Philadelphia, PA 19103
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business and Insurance Claims
New York University School of Law and Villanova University School of Law
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If you are about to embark on the estate planning process, the first thing you should do is to seek out the help and support of a Haddon Heights estate planning lawyer. When you come to Harris Law Office, you can have confidence in the help you can receive because Attorney Harris is dedicated to providing you with the help you need at this time. He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Virginia, before going on to earn his Juris Doctorate from Villanova University. He has been admitted to the Camden County Bar Association, the New Jersey State...
(856) 310-9500 2 White Horse Pike
 Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
Arlene Glenn Simolike
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Feasterville, PA Estate Planning Lawyer. 41 years experience
Feasterville, PA 19053
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Elder and Probate
Temple University
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Mr Peter Edward Bort
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Norristown, PA Estate Planning Attorney. 33 years experience
21 West Airy Street
 Norristown, PA 19401
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
Georgetown University Law Center
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Bort Law exclusively utilizes a collaborative approach to divorce, child custody, support arrangements, prenuptial agreements, and many other family law matters. The goal of collaborative law is to solve problems together, restructure effective relationships for the future, and prevent unnecessary court battles. During face-to-face meetings, the parties and their collaborative team create a dialogue to produce an honest exchange of information and an expression of needs and expectations. Issues are openly discussed, and problem solving is direct and solution-oriented. The parties remain in control of the decisions that are made, rather than leaving the outcome up to a judge.

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120 N Church St, 2nd Flr
 West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 933-9700 1260 Valley Forge Rd, Ste 104
 Phoenixville, PA 19460
20 West Front Street
 Media, PA 19063
John M. Kenney
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(215) 547-3031 308 N Oxford Valley Rd
 Fairless Hills, PA 19030
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Divorce
Temple University Beasley School of Law
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Rebecca Sallen
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Merion, PA Estate Planning Attorney. 6 years experience
(215) 809-3900 408 Merion Place
 Merion, PA 19066
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Probate
Saint Louis University
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Rebecca Sallen is a member of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Bar.
Berdugo Law specializes in Estate Planning and Administration services
Karen M. Stockmal
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Berwyn, PA Estate Planning Attorney.
(610) 524-7865 1055 Westlakes Drive
Suite 300
 Berwyn, PA 19312
Estate Planning
Temple University School of Law
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Adam T Katzman
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Creamery, PA Estate Planning Lawyer. 10 years experience
(610) 409-2909 1117 Bridge Road, Suite A
PO Box 268
 Creamery, PA 19430
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Criminal and Probate
Widener University Delaware School of Law
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Marc Howard Jaffe
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VILLANOVA, PA Estate Planning Lawyer. 44 years experience
(610) 527-9100 789 E. Lancaster Ave.
Suite 220
 VILLANOVA, PA 19085
Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Villanova University School of Law and Villanova University School of Law
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Estate Planning & Real Estate Attorney in Philadelphia's Western Suburbs -- AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell
Robert S Schwartz
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Philadelphia, PA Estate Planning Attorney.
(215) 854-4090 1515 Market St
 Philadelphia, PA 19102
Estate Planning, Business and Tax
Temple University Beasley School of Law and Duquesne University
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Robert S. Schwartz concentrates his practice in the area of corporate transactions, wills trusts & estates and all aspects of federal and state taxation.
(908) 233-6800 53 Cardinal Dr
 Westfield, NJ 07090
(212) 742-3390 26 Broadway
21st Floor
 New York, NY 10004
Peter Klenk
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Philadelphia, PA Estate Planning Attorney. 27 years experience
(215) 790-1095 1701 Walnut Street
6th Floor
 Philadelphia, PA 19103
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
New York University School of Law and University of Minnesota Law School
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Peter Klenk is the principal of a boutique law firm concentrating its practice in probate, estate planning, will challenges and estate related litigation. Peter and staff work with clients to craft estate plans that fit the given circumstances. These plans range from wills, powers of attorney and living wills to detailed trusts and complex plans that reduce or avoid inheritance and estate taxes or create trusts to protect special needs persons. Focusing exclusively on estate planning and probate has given our lawyers the experience and knowledge to represent fiduciaries such as personal representatives, executors, agents and trustees.
Cyrus Shaw
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Philadelphia, PA Estate Planning Lawyer.
(215) 987-0200 1420 Locust St
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 Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Widener University
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Estate planning arranges for the transfer of an individual's estate at the time of death. An estate consists of all property owned at death before it is distributed by will, trust, or intestacy laws. An estate may contain both real property and personal property. Estate planning allows an individual to decide exactly who will benefit from his or her estate, and to what extent. It can also reduce the taxes imposed on the transfer of assets at death.

An experienced estate planning lawyer can help minimize the amount of the estate surrendered to taxes as well as ensure that the management and distribution of the estate is carried out according to your plans. Particularly when your plans are complex and/or you have substantial property or assets, it is important to have an attorney who can ensure that your plan functions the way you intend. Depending on the complexity of your individual situation, your estate planning team may include attorneys, financial planners, bankers and insurance professionals. Some states certify attorneys as estate planning specialists, which means they have met certain requirements for experience, education, and testing in that field.

Fiduciary: A person or institution who manages money or property for another and who must exercise a standard care imposed by law, i.e., personal representative or executor of an estate, a trustee, etc.

Personal representative: The person who administers an estate. If named in a will, that person's title is an executor. If there is no valid will, that person's title is an administrator.

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