Business Law

Estate Planning

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Pennsylvania, New Jersey & District of Columbia

I specialize in estate planning, estate administration, probate and corporate and tax matters.

• LL.M. in Taxation
• J.D. degree
• Certificate in Employee Benefit Taxation

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Named Rising Star in Estate Planning in Philadelphia Magazine in December 2008

Presented "Joint Tenancy with the Right of Survivorship," in November 2010 at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute

Presented "Maintaining and Updating Estate Plans for the Evolving Client" in October 2009 at LeTip, Center City Philadelphia Chapter

Presented "Why Have a Will, Living Will and Durable General Power of Attorney?" in June 2008 at LeTip, Center City Philadelphia Chapter

Participant in the June 2008 Dunwoody Village Wellness and Health Fair in Newtown Square, PA

Member and Secretary of LeTip of Center City Philadelphia — August 2007 - Present

Administering the Trust of one of America's most renowned female philanthropists.

Handling a complex estate administration involving PA, NY and Canadian real estate, a timeshare interest, gas well interests and five (5) closely held business interests.

Prepared a Will containing various unique trusts, including a trust for minor children, a special needs trust for a disabled beneficiary and a trust for the caretaking of pets.

Drafted a Prenuptial Agreement tailored to a client's estate plan.
Prepare and file Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax Returns and Inventories and New Jersey

Inheritance and Estate Tax Returns and Federal Estate Tax Returns.

Review IRA / 401(k) beneficiary designations for proper tax planning.

Prepared a Petition for the appointment of a Guardian for an incapacitated individual's property and person.

Filed a Petition in Orphans' Court to compel a fiduciary to provide an estate accounting.
Settled a tangible personal property dispute between heirs.

Handle breach of fiduciary actions and will contests.

Christine Bitting

(215) 575-7200

Monday through Friday: 7:00 am — 8:00 pm; Weekend Appointments Available.

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Free Initial Phone Consultation / Meeting

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