Philadelphia Estate Planning Law Firm
At the Law Office of Adam S. Bernick, located in Center City Philadelphia, we provide considerate, thorough legal assistance in the areas of estate planning, estate litigation, and probate administration.
Our law firm was founded in 1998 by Adam S. Bernick, who was chosen for inclusion in the 2007 and 2008 Rising Stars list of Philadelphia Super Lawyers magazine. Our law firm has built a reputation for helping clients develop strong, well thought-out estate plans. We also offer efficient legal assistance to personal representatives handling probate administration.
We keep flexible hours to serve our clients' convenience. To schedule a confidential and complimentary consultation, call the Law Office of Adam S. Bernick at 215-563-8783 or contact us online.
Estate Planning · Estate Litigation · Probate · Special Needs · Elder Law
Our law practice has always focused on areas of law related to estate planning, probate administration and elder law. We believe we serve our clients best by continuing to educate ourselves to remain on the cutting edge of estate and probate law, rather than by trying to operate as a general practice law firm.
Our law practice includes services in a number of categories:
- Estate planning: We listen to our clients' needs, then use a variety of estate planning instruments to make their wishes reality while minimizing exposure to estate and gift taxes. Depending on the client's goals, a complete estate plan can include a will, financial and health care powers of attorney, and one or more trusts, including a revocable living trust.
- Providing for children: The estate plan of any family with minor children should include a guardianship provision that includes plans for the financial and custodial care of children in case both parents die. Some parents also need to create a special needs trust, to maximize the financial security of children with physical or learning disabilities.
- Probate administration: Our law firm offers efficient, cost-effective legal representation to executors and personal representatives. Our attorneys also provide executor and fiduciary services.
- Estate litigation: No matter how well conceived the legal instruments may be, will contests can arise when family members challenge bequests, designations in trusts, or powers of attorney. Frequently, these disputes arise over the disposition of real estate, especially in cases where there is no valid will to determine distribution of assets.
- Elder law: As an outgrowth of our estate planning practice, we work in some areas of elder law, including Medicaid planning and nursing home litigation in cases of abuse or neglect.
Contact the Law Office of Adam S. Bernick
We have limited on-site parking at our Center City office, which is also accessible by public transit. We offer reimbursement for off-site parking. To schedule a free consultation, call 215-563-8783 or use our online contact form.
