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Houston Harbaugh, P.C.
401 Liberty Ave Fl 22.
Pittsburgh, PA, 15222-1005
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RE: The legal ramifications of an executor who is remiss in his duties
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- Hourly Rates $ 335-345 per hour
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card
Resume
Work Experience
- Director
- Houston Harbaugh, P.C.
- 2000 - Present
- Associate
- Rothman Gordon
- 1998 - 2000
- Associate
- Schneider Downs
- 1997 - 1998
Education
- Duquesne University School of Law
- JD - Juris Doctor
- 1994
- Carlow College
- BA - Bachelor of Arts
- 1978
Legal Cases
- Minor child’s interests not recognized by Trustee
- A new Trustee was appointed by the court, the child’s interests were completely restored and his attorneys’ fees were paid from the share of the defendant Trustee.
- Husband’s nephew takes advantage of surviving spouse.
- Litigation was commenced making allegations of fraud, conversion, and undue influence. Ultimately, a favorable monetary settlement was reached and substantial funds were reimbursed to the wife.
- Defense of Will before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
- The great-niece prevailed at the trial court level, the Superior Court level and the Supreme Court level. The great-niece also prevailed when the appellant niece requested reconsideration at the Supreme Court level and was denied.
Associations
- Passavant Hospital Foundation
- Board Member
- 2016 - Present
- Allegheny County Probate & Trust Committee
- Member
- 2016 - Present
- Pennsylvania Bar Association Elder Law Section
- Member
- 2010 - Present
Languages Spoken
- English
Honors and Awards
- Best Lawyers 2016 - Elder Law
- Best Lawyers in America
- 2016
- AV Rated
- Martindale-Hubbell
- 2014
- BV Peer Review Rating
- Martindale-Hubbell
- 2013
Publications
- Houston Harbaugh News
- Are You Your Mother's Keeper?
- 2014
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Estate planning Attorney | Sep 25
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"I have been reading Attorney Stewart's answers on AVVO for a couple of years now, and they are consistently among the best here: knowledgeable, clear, informative, and intelligent. I endorse her highly."
Estate planning Attorney | Feb 05
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"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer. I am a big fan of Ms. Stewart's answers to the questions posted on AVVO. Her answers repeatedly demonstrate competence leavened with compassion, a combination rarely found but most assuredly welcomed in this age."
Probate Attorney | Jan 01
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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Stewart regularly shows not only her legal acumen and knowledge but also illustrates her understanding of practical concerns in the legal process. She gives very detailed answers to questions on AVVO that repeatedly illustrate a deep understanding of the law."
Litigation Attorney | Dec 20
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"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
Unknown Attorney | Apr 11
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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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