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Brenda D. Colbert

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  • Moosic, PA
  • Licensed for 20 years
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About Brenda

I worked as a Social Worker for 6 years before attending Law School.  I was an advocate for the frail elderly and people with special needs in long term care settings.  It was my Social Work experience that led to my decision to attend law school to become an Elder Law Attorney.

Practice areas

GuardianshipProbateWills and living willsElder law
  1. Elder law: 50%

    I help seniors and people with special needs prepare for long term care needs. I assist clients in preserving resources and accessing public benefits to help with th ecost opf long term care.

    20 years

  2. Wills and living wills: 40%

    I prepare comprehensive estate plans for clients to meet their estate planning goals. I prepare Last Wills and Testaments, Financial Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, beneficiary designations and all manner of Trusts as needed. I develop plans to minimize taxes and preserve estates.

    20 years

  3. Probate: 8%

    I represent Executors and Estate Administrators in managing the estate of a person who has passes away. This includes the preparation and filing of the Petition for Probate, if necessary, advertising the estate, marshalling assets, distribution of the estate, and preparation and filing the the Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax Return and Federal Estate Tax Return, if needed.

    20 years

  4. Guardianship: 2%

    I file Petitons for Guardianship for proposed guardians of alleged incapacitated persons, gather evidence, and respresent the guardian at the hearing before the Orphan's Court.

    20 years

Contact

210 Montage Mountain Rd.
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Colbert & Grebas, P.C.

210 Montage Mountain Rd.
Moosic, PA, 18507

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    PAActive200201/02/2021
    NYDelinquent200002/28/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers1
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Certified Elder Law AttorneyNational Elder Law Foundation2009
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    PartnerColbert & Grebas, P.C.2012 - Present
    Associate AttorneyMarshall, Parker & Associates2007 - Present
    AttorneyRosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald, LLP2002 - 2007
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    POLST Task Force for North East PASecretary2011 - Present
    Lackawanna County Bar AssociationMember2007 - Present
    Alzheimer's AssociationMember2006 - Present
    Wilkes-Barre Law Library Association Elder Law CommitteeCo-Chair2005 - Present
    National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember2005 - Present
    Senior Networking AllainceMember2004 - Present
    Luzerne County Bar AssociationMember2002 - Present
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    University of Miami, School of LawMaster of Laws in Estate Planning2002
    Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law CenterJuris Doctorate2000
    Mansfield University of PennsylvaniaBachelor of Social Work1990
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Continuing Education CreditsHealth Care and Financial Decision Making2011
    2011 Elder Law InstituteAdvance Health Care Directives in Pennsylvania2011
    Support GroupPaying for Long Term Care2011
    Estate ForumFederal Estate Tax Update2011
    Staff InservcieAct 1692011
    Community EventPOAs and Advance Health Care Directives2011
    Community EventPaying For Long Term Care2011
    Support GroupLong Term Care Planning2011
    Joint ConferenceUnderstanding the Legal Issues that affect Seniors and People with Special Needs2011
    Community EventEstate and Long Term Care Planning2011
    Alzheimer's Support GroupPlanning for Incapacity2011
    Community EventPaying for Long Term Care2011
    Community EventPaying for Long Term Care2011
    Paralegal InstituteFundamentals of Elder Law2011
    Community EventPaying for Long Term Care2011
    CLE Legal Medical CommitteeAdvance Health Care Diretives and POLST2011
    Elder Law UpdateHealth Care and Financial Powers of Attorney2011
    2011 Bench/Bar ConferenceMedicaid Update2011
    11th Annual So All May Worship ConferenceLegal and Ethical Issues that Affect the Elderly and People with Special Needs2011
    Adult Development and AgingOverview of Elder Law Practice2011
    2010 Bench BarMedicaid Update2010

    Reviews

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    Very satisfied

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    Brenda walked me through all the legalities of handling my mothers transition into nursing home and my power of attorney. In 2 hours, I was informed and not confused on how to handle going forward. I would recommend her to any person(s) who are handling their elderly parents accounts.

    Brenda Colbert

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    Brenda is an excellent attorney. Very patient with elderly people. My mother, whom Brenda helped with her assisted living issues, loved her. Brenda continues to be available for any of her questions or issues.

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    Dale Tice, Elder law Attorney on Oct 11, 2011
    Relationship: Co-worker

    I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Brenda on many matters and her knowledge of elder law and sincere concern for the well-being of her clients is unmatched.