Brenda Colbert - Lawyer in Moosic, PA

Brenda D. Colbert

Elder law Attorney at Moosic, PA

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Brenda Colbert

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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.
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21 years
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.
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21 years
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.
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21 years
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.

21 years

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.

Licensed for 22 years

State PA

Status Active

Acquired 2002

Updated 12/04/2022

State NY

Status Currently Registered

Acquired 2000

Updated 07/19/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Colbert & Grebas, P.C.

210 Montage Mountain Rd.

Moosic, PA, 18507

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Posted by Kelly | June 10, 2013

Very satisfied

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.

Posted by Lisa | November 14, 2011

Brenda Colbert

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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AVVO RATING 8.0 (Excellent)

Work Experience

Partner
Colbert & Grebas, P.C.
2012 - Present

Associate Attorney
Marshall, Parker & Associates
2007 - Present

Attorney
Rosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald, LLP
2002 - 2007

Education

University of Miami, School of Law
Master of Laws in Estate Planning
2002

Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Juris Doctorate
2000

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Social Work
1990

Associations

POLST Task Force for North East PA
Secretary
2011 - Present

Lackawanna County Bar Association
Member
2007 - Present

Alzheimer's Association
Member
2006 - Present

Wilkes-Barre Law Library Association Elder Law Committee
Co-Chair
2005 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Member
2005 - Present

Senior Networking Allaince
Member
2004 - Present

Luzerne County Bar Association
Member
2002 - Present

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Awards

Certified Elder Law Attorney
National Elder Law Foundation
2009

Speaking Engagements

Support Group
Long Term Care Planning
2011

Support Group
Paying for Long Term Care
2011

Staff Inservcie
Act 169
2011

Paralegal Institute
Fundamentals of Elder Law
2011

Joint Conference
Understanding the Legal Issues that affect Seniors and People with Special Needs
2011

Estate Forum
Federal Estate Tax Update
2011

Elder Law Update
Health Care and Financial Powers of Attorney
2011

Continuing Education Credits
Health Care and Financial Decision Making
2011

Community Event
Paying for Long Term Care
2011

Community Event
Paying for Long Term Care
2011

Community Event
Paying for Long Term Care
2011

Community Event
Estate and Long Term Care Planning
2011

Community Event
Paying For Long Term Care
2011

Community Event
POAs and Advance Health Care Directives
2011

CLE Legal Medical Committee
Advance Health Care Diretives and POLST
2011

Alzheimer's Support Group
Planning for Incapacity
2011

Adult Development and Aging
Overview of Elder Law Practice
2011

2011 Elder Law Institute
Advance Health Care Directives in Pennsylvania
2011

2011 Bench/Bar Conference
Medicaid Update
2011

11th Annual So All May Worship Conference
Legal and Ethical Issues that Affect the Elderly and People with Special Needs
2011

2010 Bench Bar
Medicaid Update
2010

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Dale Tice

Elder law Attorney | Oct 11
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."