Jerry A. Snyder, Attorney

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Jerry Snyder concentrates much of his practice on Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts and Probate.  Regardless of whether you are just starting out or facing retirement, a will is essential when planning for your family's financial future. Jerry Snyder will work closely with individuals and families when planning for their financial, educational, healthcare, and estate planning needs. Working with tax experts and accountants when necessary, he will evaluate your financial situation, explain legal concerns regarding health care directives, and identify legally sound strategies for protecting more of your assets. Understanding how to structure a will for the purposes of avoiding certain kinds of taxes, passing on a family-owned business, or making sure children from a previous marriage receive all to which they are entitled requires up-to-date knowledge of the law across a number of areas.

Probate is not always a necessary complication of the death of a loved one. But, if it becomes necessary, probate does not need to be complicated or intimidating. Jerry Snyder works closely with clients in preparing necessary financial information, documentation, and records for probating a will and settling an estate.  Attorney Snyder also defends and contests wills when claims are made against an estate, especially when questions of undue influence and competency of the deceased are involved. If the deceased did not leave a will, Jerry Snyder advises and represents surviving family members in working with the court to settle outstanding financial matters claims against the estate.

When dishonest neighbors, friends, or family members take advantage of an ailing parent, they often convince them to change their will or sign over property to them. Jerry Snyder has the expert witness resources and investigative ability needed to challenge changes to a will or property title successfully. In order to establish undue influence, Jerry consults psychologists, neurologists, and other experts. In cases where money has been withdrawn from an account, he works with forensic accountants in order to recover as much money as possible.

Jerry Snyder will help you maintain all that you have worked for for the benefit of your family and loved ones.  Call Jerry today to schedule an appointment - (610) 391-9500.

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