Yvette E. Taylor-Hachoose

Yvette E. Taylor-Hachoose

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 43 years

Probate Lawyer at Yardley, PA
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Elder Law

301 Oxford Valley Road, Suite 102A, Yardley, PA

About Yvette

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Probate 40%

Estate Administration is our area of specialty. With the appropriate estate counsel, you make sure costly mistakes and errors do not occur during probate. This includes assisting with the inventory, valuation and distribution of assets; handling matters before the Register of Wills or the Courts; preparing inheritance and estate tax returns; and, preparing final estate accounting or family settlement agreements.

22 years | 300 cases

40%
Estate Planning 30%

Save money, protect assets and distriubute wealth with estate planning to include Wills, Living Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorneys. Charitable estate planning is an important part of this practice. Business succession planning which includes buy-sell agreements is critical for any business owner as part of the estate planning process for them. Also, as part of this practice area, we handle all forms of prenuptials agreements.

22 years | 300 cases

30%
Guardianship 20%

We assist families with guardianships for elders and youth aging into adulthood.

22 years | 150 cases

20%
Elder Law 10%

We work with seniors and their families to protect their assets; assist with healthcare and long term care planniing to include assisted living, continuing care communities and nursing home. We address social security matters to include retirement, disability, Medicare and Medicaid. Guardianship is also an important part of this practice area.

22 years | 150 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 39 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 43 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1982

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Taylor-Hachoose,LLC

301 Oxford Valley Road, Suite 102A, Yardley, PA, 19067

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Posted by Jennifer Marie | May 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Trustworthy, sensitive, clarifies jargon well.

Yvette took the fear out of the process of Estate Planning for us. We have three children, and a large family, and Yvette helped us stay focused on who and what would be best for our children. She has also been sensitive to family difficulties with the loss of my father. Her sensitive and non-judgmen...tal personality makes this process very clear and as efficient as possible.

Posted by anonymous | January 04, 2012 | Estate Planning

Yvette made the whole process stress-free!

My husband and I had Yvette do our Estate Planning documents a few years ago. I must say it was something we were dreading, but we were surprised how stress-free Yvette made the whole process. We have made a few revisions since our initial meeting and there is never a problem getting in contact with ...her. When I leave a message she always calls me back within a few hours!

Posted by Meg | November 20, 2011 | Estate Planning

Personalized Care from a Caring Person

Yvette Taylor-Hachoose will walk you through the nuts and bolts of estate planning and help you get your house in order. It's a great burden off your shoulders to know that whatever happens, you have recorded your wishes and intentions for your worldly goods, and for yourself should you not be in a p...osition to speak for yourself. Yvette will patiently and clearly answer all your questions and take all the time with you that you need. She has the expertise to advise you the best plan for your estate, regardless of its size.

Posted by Business Owner in Bucks County, PA | September 25, 2011 | Contracts & Agreements

Professional, Knowledgeable, and Courteous Law Firm in Bucks County, PA

Yvette has an extensive background in corporate law where her knowledge was manifest in the business contracts she developed for my company. I was so impressed with the professional level of service from Yvette and her staff that I decided to return. Now I have a will along with my estate planning t...hat was developed again with professionalism and attention to detail. I recommend this firm and I plan to continue my business with them in the future.

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Yvette E. Taylor-Hachoose's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bryce Fetter

Probate lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Herbert Ellis

Unknown lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Whalen

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Although Yvette and I practice in different areas of Pennsylvania, I consider her to be intelligent and insightful. I often have the pleasure of answering questions with her on the Avvo site, and I always look forward to her answers. Her advice always reflects her expertise and experience in the Estate Planning and Probate areas of law."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Fegley

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Yvette for almost ten years and have referred many clients to her for wills and estate planning. The feedback I have received has always been positive. Moreover, Yvette is a genuinely caring, compassionate individual. Her personality lends itself to helping clients consider and make good decisions regarding sensitive subjects most people would like to avoid."

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Richard Newman

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Yvette is a very dedicated and conscientious attorney. She is very knowledgeable about estate planning and administration. She is an extremely compassionate person and always has her clients' best interests at heart. I would not hesitate to recommend Yvette to anyone I know who needs the services of an exceptional estate planning attorney."

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Lisa Collins

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Yvette for several years and have consulted her a number of times on matters within her areas of expertise. She has always demonstrated a high degree of knowledge, professionalism and caring. I highly recommend her."

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Joyce Sweinberg

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Yvette for many years now. She is one of those attorneys who paid her dues in the corporate business world and learned the skills to help people in the real world!!! She is a trusted and knowledgeable attorney in her chosen fields. I highly recommend her."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2006

Leadership Bucks County, Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Owner, Taylor-Hachoose, LLC

1994 - 2004

Assistant General Counsel, Prudential Insurance Company

1982 - 1994

Assistant General Counsel, CIGNA

Associations

2011 - Present

Bucks County Estate Planning Council

Vice President

2004 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2013

Bucks County Bar Association

Chair, Orphans' Court, Estate Planning and Probate Law Section

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate of Brian Salazar

Parents awarded the Guardianship

Estate of Kayla Harvey

Parents awarded guardianship

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Education

1982

Georgetown University Law Center

Juris Doctorate

1979

Morgan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

U.S. Department of State - American Embassy in Jamacia

Estate Planning and Entrepreneurship in Jamaica

2010

ABA Women Rainmakers

Building Buzz - How I Do It (Social Media and other Marketing Strategies for Lawyers)

2008

U.S. Department of State - American Embassy in Ghana

Estate Planning and Ghanian Women Entreprenuers

2006

Bucks County Bar Association

Wills and Elder Law

2005

Bucks County Bar Association

Wills and Elder Law

Publications

2009

Book Stop! What Are You Waiting For? Your Step-By-Step Guide to Estate Planning

Languages

English

Activity

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