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Robert A. Gonos

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Accident & Injury, Workers' Compensation, Estate

Robert A. Gonos is a practicing lawyer in the state of Pennsylvania. Attorney Gonos received his J.D. from the Cumberland School of Law.

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570-825-6604

88 N Franklin St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701

Tullio DeLuca

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Bankruptcy & Debt, Accident & Injury, Divorce & Family Law, Employment, Estate

Tullio DeLuca was admitted to bar in 1990 in Pennsylvania, US District Court, Middle, Eastern and Western Districts of Pennsylvania. Attorney DeLuca r... (more)

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800-927-4541

381 N 9th Ave, Scranton, PA 18504

Joseph S. Toczydlowski

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Accident & Injury, Workers' Compensation, Estate, Criminal, Real Estate

Joseph S. Toczydlowski is a Pennsylvania attorney with 20 years of experience. Joseph is a graduate of Scranton Prep. He obtained a Bachelor of Sc... (more)

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570-876-3779

723 North Main Street, Archbald, PA 18403

Jane T. Smedley

Wills & Probate, Family Law, Business Organization, Products Liability

Status: In Good Standing

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253 South Franklin Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701

Gene M. Molino

Bankruptcy, Family Law, Living Wills, Personal Injury

Status: In Good Standing

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Greater Pittston Professional Ctr., 126 South Main Street, Pittston, PA 18640

J. Frederick Rohrbeck

Corporate, Business Organization, Elder Law, Estate Administration

Status: In Good Standing

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220 Penn Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503

Dennis J. Mark

Social Security -- Disability, Family Law, Medical Malpractice, Wills & Probate

Status: In Good Standing

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108 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503

Kevin C. Quinn

Wills & Probate, Civil Rights, Business Organization, Products Liability

Status: In Good Standing

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148 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503

M. Lee Albright

Estate Planning, Family Law, Criminal, Personal Injury

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524 Spruce St, Scranton, PA 18503

Stephen Menn

Divorce & Family Law, Wills & Probate, Criminal, Real Estate

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 40 Years

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253 S. Franklin Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

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LEGAL TERMS

DOWER AND CURTESY

A surviving spouse's right to receive a set portion of the deceased spouse's estate -- usually one-third to one-half. Dower (not to be confused with a 'dowry') ... (more...)

A surviving spouse's right to receive a set portion of the deceased spouse's estate -- usually one-third to one-half. Dower (not to be confused with a 'dowry') refers to the portion to which a surviving wife is entitled, while curtesy refers to what a man may claim. Until recently, these amounts differed in a number of states. However, because discrimination on the basis of sex is now illegal in most cases, most states have abolished dower and curtesy and generally provide the same benefits regardless of sex -- and this amount is often known simply as the statutory share. Under certain circumstances, a living spouse may not be able to sell or convey property that is subject to the other spouse's dower and curtesy or statutory share rights.

TRUSTEE POWERS

The provisions in a trust document defining what the trustee may and may not do.

LAPSE

Under a will, the failure of a gift of property. A gift lapses when the beneficiary dies before the person who made the will, and no alternate has been named. S... (more...)

Under a will, the failure of a gift of property. A gift lapses when the beneficiary dies before the person who made the will, and no alternate has been named. Some states have anti-lapse statutes, which prevent gifts to relatives of the deceased person from lapsing unless the relative has no heirs of his or her own. A lapsed gift becomes part of the residuary estate.

SELF-PROVING WILL

A will that is created in a way that allows a probate court to easily accept it as the true will of the person who has died. In most states, a will is self-prov... (more...)

A will that is created in a way that allows a probate court to easily accept it as the true will of the person who has died. In most states, a will is self-proving when two witnesses sign under penalty of perjury that they observed the willmaker sign it and that he told them it was his will. If no one contests the validity of the will, the probate court will accept the will without hearing the testimony of the witnesses or other evidence. To make a self-proving will in other states, the willmaker and one or more witnesses must sign an affidavit (sworn statement) before a notary public certifying that the will is genuine and that all willmaking formalities have been observed.

SUMMARY PROBATE

A relatively simple probate proceeding available for 'small estates,' as that term is defined by state law. Every state's definition is different, and many are ... (more...)

A relatively simple probate proceeding available for 'small estates,' as that term is defined by state law. Every state's definition is different, and many are complicated, but a few examples include estates worth up to $100,000 in California; New York estates where property, excluding real estate and amounts that must be set aside for surviving family members, is worth $20,000 or less; and Texas estates where the value of property doesn't exceed what is needed to pay a family allowance and certain creditors.

IRREVOCABLE TRUST

A permanent trust. Once you create it, it cannot be revoked, amended or changed in any way.

FAILURE OF ISSUE

A situation in which a person dies without children who could have inherited her property.

AUGMENTED ESTATE

In general terms, an augmented estate consists of property owned by both a deceased person and his or her spouse. The concept of the augmented estate is used on... (more...)

In general terms, an augmented estate consists of property owned by both a deceased person and his or her spouse. The concept of the augmented estate is used only in some states. Its value is calculated only if a surviving spouse declines whatever he or she was left by will and instead claims a share of the deceased spouse's estate. (This is called taking against the will.) The amount of this 'statutory share' or 'elective share' depends on state law.

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE

The person or institution who takes over the management of trust property when the original trustee has died or become incapacitated.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Estate of Considine v. Wachovia Bank

Â¶ 2 Matthew Considine died on May 23, 2000. On June 2, 2005, the administrator of his estate [1] filed a civil action in the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas naming Wachovia Bank [2] and Appellee Robert E. Rozinski defendants. The complaint alleged that Appellee was ...

In re Estate of Sauers

Â¶ 2 Pursuant to an employee group benefit plan, effective June 1, 1997, Paul J. Sauers, III, ("Decedent") obtained a $40,000.00 life insurance policy issued by the Hartford Life Insurance Company ("Insurer"). There is no dispute that the insurance policy is part of an employee ...

Estate of Hicks v. Dana Companies, LLC

Â¶ 1 This is a consolidated appeal from the judgment entered against Appellants, Dana Companies, LLC f/k/a Dana Corporation (Dana) and John Crane, Inc., f/k/a Crane Packing (Crane), in this products liability action initiated by Appellee, the Estate of Louis A. Hicks, ...

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Robert A. Gonos

Tullio DeLuca

Joseph S. Toczydlowski

Jane T. Smedley

Gene M. Molino

J. Frederick Rohrbeck

Dennis J. Mark

Kevin C. Quinn

M. Lee Albright

Stephen Menn

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DOWER AND CURTESY

TRUSTEE POWERS

LAPSE

SELF-PROVING WILL

SUMMARY PROBATE

IRREVOCABLE TRUST

FAILURE OF ISSUE

AUGMENTED ESTATE

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Estate of Considine v. Wachovia Bank

In re Estate of Sauers

Estate of Hicks v. Dana Companies, LLC

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