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Weber Kracht and Chellew Welcomes Attorney Sandy Jainauth-Barone

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Sandy Jainauth BaroneWe are pleased to welcome attorney Sandy Jainauth-Barone to the firm. Her practice areas include Insurance Defense, Civil and Commercial Litigation, and Estate Planning and Administration.

“Sandy is known for her tenacious advocacy on behalf of her clients,” said Weber Kracht and Chellew managing partner, Michael Kracht. “Her dedication, focus, and genuine care for her work on behalf of her clients are evident in every case.”

Sandy received her law degree from City University of New York Law School in 1995 and her undergraduate degree from Queens College in 1992, graduating with academic honors. In addition to a certificate in estate planning, she earned her master of laws in taxation from the Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law in 2009.

Outside of the office, Sandy serves as a volunteer attorney with the Wills for Heroes Foundation drafting and executing wills, financial powers of attorney, and health care documents for first responders and their spouses or domestic partners. She is also a tax volunteer with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, providing tax assistance to individuals and families with low to moderate income.

Sandy Jainauth-Barone is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. An active member of the Bucks County Bar Association, she is also affiliated with the Bucks County Estate Planning Council.

This article is designed for general information only. The information presented should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.

Mike Frisbie Earns Certificate in Estate Planning and Administration

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We are proud to announce that attorney Mike Frisbie recently obtained a Certificate in Estate Planning and Administration from the Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law. This Certificate in Estate Planning and Administration strengthens Mike’s expertise in this long-standing practice area and complements the services we provide to our existing business and estate planning and administration clients.

Here are a few recent examples where Mike applied his enhanced knowledge of sophisticated tax planning, estate administration, and family business succession planning:

Establishing Validity of a Will
A client brought in a will obtained from an online provider that was not executed in a manner to make probate easily, in other words, not “self-proving.” A “self-proving” will is one that also has a sworn statement signed by witnesses present for the signing of the will, removing the need for these witnesses to testify after the passing of the person that the will was indeed signed in their presence. Also, the will had confusing language regarding the disposition of property and how and who pays the taxes. Mike led the clients through the probate process, assisting them in administering the will consistent with the decedent’s wishes.

Protecting Domestic Partner Assets
A client held joint assets with an unmarried partner. When the partner entered a nursing home, the nursing home wanted to include the joint assets in its calculations for payment of charges. Mike saved the clients’ assets by helping the client persuade the nursing home not to include certain assets in the calculations.

Honoring Final Wishes
A client’s stepmother refused to probate a will to provide the shore house that our client and her siblings were entitled under the will. Mike’s work forced the stepmother to probate the will so that the terms of the client’s father’s will were enforced and his father’s wishes — keeping the shore house in the family by giving it to his children — were honored.

Planning is Key
Through Mike’s extensive experience in estate planning and administration, Mike guided clients through these pitfalls and achieved positive solutions. He can also help you ensure situations like those outlined above are avoided with some simple steps and proper planning.

Estate planning is an important step to take to protect you and your family, no matter what your age. Even though you may have planned your estate years ago, life and circumstances — like marriage, the birth of children and grandchildren, divorce, and more — bring about important changes. Changes in your life are all good reasons to come in and review your estate plans and make any necessary updates. If estate planning or updating your documents is something you have been putting off until tomorrow, contact us today. Let’s schedule some time to talk about it.

Mike Frisbie provides individuals and businesses with top level legal services for their everyday situations and problems. Together, they plan and prepare solutions with a litigator’s eye toward avoiding litigation. He takes pride and pleasure in helping people and businesses solve their problems.

This article is designed for general information only. The information presented should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.

Meet the Attorneys: Abigail Fillman

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Abigail Fillman is one of the hardest working and enthusiastic lawyers in Bucks County. Clients find her to be an excellent listener who is incredibly easy to talk to and who simplifies their legal matters so they understand exactly what they are facing. Abigail truly enjoys helping each of her clients who have ranged in age from 21 years to 85 years old. Her practice includes representing men and women in insurance defense matters which run the gamut from auto accidents and injuries to injuries or property damage from falling trees or branches. She also represents clients in family law and criminal matters. A member of the Pennsylvania Bar and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Abigail enjoys being in court and vigorously defending the rights of clients. At the heart of everything she does is her sincere desire to help people.

A self-described “people person”, Abigail was an Assistant Branch Manager at National Penn Bank when she decided to go to law school. She received a Presidential Scholarship and recognition for distinguished trial advocacy while at Temple University School of Law. While at Temple, Abigail interned for a year at the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. Following graduation, she joined the Bucks County District Attorney’s office becoming a Deputy District Attorney. Long involved in the rights and welfare of children, Abigail volunteers her time to assist in the growth of the Bucks County Children’s Advocacy Center, an organization dedicated to the protection and well-being of the youth of Bucks County with which Abigail worked closely during her time as a Deputy District Attorney.

Abigail received her undergraduate degree in Acting from Emerson College in 2000.

Practice Areas:

·              Insurance Defense
·              Family Law
.             Criminal Defense

Admissions:
·               Pennsylvania
·               United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Professional Affiliations:
·               Member of the Friends of the CAC Committee, Bucks County Children’s Advocacy Center
·               Member, Bucks County Bar Association

Public Offices:
·               Deputy District Attorney, Bucks County District Attorney’s Office (6 years)

Education:
J.D. Temple University School of Law 2007
Presidential Scholarship
Distinguished Class Performance in Trial Advocacy
B.F.A.  Emerson College  2000

Personal Interests:
When not practicing law, Abigail enjoys cooking, old movies, searching for treasures at antique and consignment shops and planning her upcoming wedding to a local farmer! After college, she acted in an independent film.

Although after leaving the District Attorney’s Office, Abigail did not intend to defend clients in criminal matters after her services were requested in connection with the Bucks County conflict list, a list of private attorneys who assist in criminal defense matters when the Office of the Public Defender is unable to represent an individual due to a conflict of interest, she learned that she was fulfilled by helping people who became involved in the criminal court system as a result of drug addiction, emotional trauma or dire financial straits.  One client told Abigail after her court appearance that Abigail “saved her life.”  That particular client had turned to drugs after the death of her husband, leaving her with two children.  After being charged with a felony identical to that which would be charged for a career heroin dealer, this widow, now facing potential incarceration in a state correctional institution sought help.  Abigail was able to ensure the client was able to remain at home with her children on probation and that she began treatment for her drug addiction.

Abigail’s Blog Posts:
“I Know My Rights!” Ok, So What Are They? | Part 1
“I Know My Rights!” Ok, So What Are They? | Part 2

 

This blog is designed for general information only. The information presented should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.

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