Steven J. Fromm

Steven J. Fromm

also known as Steven J. Fromm & Associates, PC

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 48 years

Probate Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Tax

1420 Walnut Street, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Probate 36%

Estate administration, probate administration, trust administration, estate tax returns, fiduciary income tax returns, etc.

50 years | 200 cases

36%
Estate Planning 32%

Development of most advantageous estate plan to minimize taxes and meet clients needs. Drafting of wills, trusts, durable power of attorney, living wills, marital deduction, qualified terminable interest trusts, unified credit trusts, charitable remainder and lead trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, family limited partnerships, etc.

50 years | 350 cases

32%
Tax 32%

Tax planning to minimize income, estate & gift taxes for corporate, individual, estate & trust clients. Corporate tax planning, including shareholder & partnership agreements, business acquisitions & dispositions, tax free mergers & reorganizations, determination of choice of entity for business operations. Real estate tax planning, like-kind exchanges. Retirement planning & retirement plan drafting. Tax representation before various taxing authorities.

50 years | 1,650 cases

32%

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 48 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1977

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Steven J. Fromm & Associates, PC

1420 Walnut Street, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA, 19102-4002

Steven J Fromm & Associates, PC

1 Petty Circle, Fort Washington, PA, 19034

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Steven J. Fromm's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Mr Fromm Gave us a very insightful suggestion Regards to our complex Non Resident Alien Tax Withholding issue, Highly Recommend!

We found ourselves in a very tight spot regards to a Non Resident Alien Tax Withholding issue, I was fortunate enough to come across Mr.Fromm's contact info, and was able to reach him in a timely manner, First of all, I am happy to realize he pays 100 percent attention and listens to your issue, and ...right away very clear on Tax Rules and Regulations. I was able to explain to him quite complex Issue that came about upon my mother's status as a Non Resident Alien Property Owner, and he was very understanding of this issue caused by poor management of the Real Estate Titling company that is making the deal. He gave us a very insightful suggestion after discussing different Routes that can play out in the near future for her Tax Implications and I am happy to try our 100 percent to hire him going forward when we know the Route we will be directed by the Tittling company. I will be also referring him to friends and family regards to Tax Implication problems whenever I am back in Philadelphia. Thank you Mr.Fromm for giving us a consultation and your honest opinion!

Posted by Steve | August 1, 2013

Extremely Professional

Mr. Fromm took the time to answer various complex questions regarding formation of a corporate structure and questions regarding estate planning. I highly recommend him equally for his professionalism, expertise and politeness. He listened carefully and did not rush me or brush off my questions. I wo...uld definitely recommend Mr. Fromm to anyone seeking advice in his areas of expertise.

Posted by liz | February 1, 2013

Steve Fromm goes out of his way to help

I had a big problem trying to protect assets of my mothers Will after she passed away. Steve took the time to talk to me . He was very knowledgeable and showed a great deal of compassion and understanding. I only wish I would have found him a year earlier .He could have avoided alot of anxiety and lo...ss of property. He was so easy to talk to and so down to earth. I highly recommend him for any estate and tax planning.

Posted by Mike D. | January 17, 2013

Highly Recommended

I am very grateful for the top notch assistance I received from Attorney Steven J. Fromm in understanding a business tax issue I have with the City of Philadelphia. He is professional, straightforward and very knowledgeable. Using the information and advice he provided, I was able to make an informe...d decision on how to proceed with this matter. I highly recommend him!

Posted by stephen | October 1, 2012

No wasting your time and spending your money for nothing kinda lawyer!

Mr Framm help me by giving me honest strait, answers which i am greatfull because he did not waste my time. thank you sir. a gentleman you are.

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Zachary Kline

Tax lawyer | Oct 18

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"Steve is a very effective tax practitioner who provides clear, practical advice based on substantial experience working with tax authorities. I highly recommend Steve in this area."

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Brad Sadek

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 23

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"Steven is extremely well versed in his legal practice areas and makes his clients feel at ease. I consider Steven a tremendous legal resource."

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Mark Clay

Business lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Fromm. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help."

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Elie Aghabi

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Mar 24

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Business lawyer | Oct 02

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"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Judd Nemiro

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 19

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"I endorse this lawyer. He provides his client efficient and competent services."

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Hovanes Margarian

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Jun 30

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anna Lindemann

Tax lawyer | Jun 23

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"Mr. Fromm is an experienced and knowledgable attorney. I highly recommend him."

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Daniel Tam

Unknown lawyer | May 22

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"I endorse this lawyer. It is clear by reading the answers in the AVVO community that this lawyer is a top notch attorney who is highly respected in the legal community."

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Christopher Leroi

Trusts lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Fromm is an extremely talented attorney who provides great advice. Even though I have been practicing for 24 years and I am a former judge and magistrate, I learn from him every day. I would recommend him to anyone in his area."

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M. Miller

Business lawyer | May 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Roitman

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Campanella

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 05

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"Mr. Fromm is an exceptional attorney and zealous advocate to his clients. I endorse this lawyer and highly recommend his services to anyone in need of legal representation."

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Kristine Karila

Business lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Fromm is an excellent attorney."

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Brian Mekdsy

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 27

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"I endorse this lawyer. As a new attorney and new contributor to the Avvo community, I always find Mr. Fromm's answers to posted questions to be very helpful and informative. His advice is sound and well-informed, and is always written in a sympathetic tone."

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Thomas Petrelli

Tax lawyer | Nov 27

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"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred several clients to him for tax issues and they have liked him."

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Michael Anderson

Tax lawyer | Nov 26

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"I read Mr. Fromm's Avvo responses on a regular basis and find him to be very knowledgeable. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Millar

Tax lawyer | Nov 25

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"Mr. Fromm is a knowledgeable and experienced attorney. You would be well served by retaining his services. I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Palmer

Unknown lawyer | Nov 21

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"I regularly read Mr. Fromm's answers to questions on Avvo. I find his advice to be practical and well-reasoned. I happily endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Jimenez

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 19

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"I have had the chance to view many of the answers that Mr. Fromm posts on Avvo. He consistently applies sound analysis and provides well reasoned out counsel. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

13 Best Tax Attorneys in Philadelphia 2023, Expertise

2023

TOP 10 PHILADELPHIA PROBATE LAWYER, Trust Analytical

2023

The Three Best Tax Lawyers in Philadelphia, Three Best Rated

2023

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedAV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®

2023

The Three Best Estate Planning Lawyers in Philadelphia, Three Best Rated

2023

5 Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Philadelphia, PA, KEV'S BEST

2022

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedAV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®

2022

The Three Best Tax Lawyers in Philadelphia, Three Best Rated

2022

The Three Best Estate Planning Lawyers in Philadelphia, Three Best Rated

2022

5 Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Philadelphia, PA, KEV'S BEST

2021

Best Estate Planning Attorney 2021 – Philadelphia – the USA, Corp Today Magazine

2021

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedAV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®

2021

5 Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Philadelphia, PA, KEV'S BEST

2021

The Three Best Estate Planning Lawyers in Philadelphia, Three Best Rated

2021

The Three Best Tax Lawyers in Philadelphia, Three Best Rated

2020

The Three Best Estate Planning Lawyers in Philadelphia, Three Best Rated

2020

The Three Best Tax Lawyers in Philadelphia, Three Best Rated

2020

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedAV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®

2019

The Three Best Estate Planning Lawyers in Philadelphia, Three Best Rated

2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedAV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®

2019

The Three Best Tax Lawyers in Philadelphia, Three Best Rated

2018

19 Best Philadelphia Probate Attorneys - 2018, Expertise

2018

The Best Tax Attorney in Philadelphia, Three Best Rated

2018

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedAV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®

2018

2018 BEST TAX LAW FIRM IN PHILADELPHIA, PHL CHANNEL 17 IN PHILADELPHIA

2018

The Three Best Estate Planning Lawyers in Philadelphia, Three Best Rated

2018

Best Estate Planning Attorney 2018 - Philadelphia, Wealth & Finance International

2017

Wealth & Money Management Awards 2017, WEALTH AND FINANCE INTERNATIONAL

2017

19 Best Philadelphia Probate Attorneys, Expertise

2017

Top Attorneys in North America, Whose Who Directories

2017

Top 100 Tax Lawyers In Pennsylvania, American Society of Legal Advocates

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Top 100 Tax Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2017

Best Tax & Estate Law Firm - Pennsylvania, Wealth & Finance International

2017

Best Estate & Tax Attorney 2017 - Philadelphia, North American Excellence Awards 2017

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Best Tax & Estate Law Firm - Pennsylvania, Wealth & Finance International

2015

Best Businesses of Philadelphia Award in Estate Planning Law, Best Businesses of Philadelphia Award Program

2015

2015 Boutique Practice: Estate Planning & Administration, Legal Intelligencer

2015

The Global Directory of Who's Who: Top Attorneys, Who's Who Legal

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

2015 Best Tax Blog, WalletHub

2014

5 Star Wealth Manager, Philadelphia Magazine

2014

Tax Law Boutique & Practice Specific, Legal Intelligencer

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

5 Star Wealth Manager, Philadelphia Magazine

2013

Tax Law Boutique & Practice Specific, The Legal Intelligencer

2013

Guest Appearance Discussing Year-End Tax Planning, KYW News Radio

2012

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Awesome Attorney, Suburban Life Magazine

2012

5 Star Wealth Manager, Philadelphia Magazine

2011

Readers Choice: Business Law, Suburban Life Magazine

2011

Awesome Attorney, Suburban Life Magazine

2011

2010 Corporate Law Firm of the Year in Pennsylvania, Corporate International Magazine

2011

2010 Tax Law Firm of the Year In Pennsylvania, Corporate Intl Magazine

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Approved Attorney, Legal Compliance Department of Fidelity Investments

2010

AV PREMINENT 5.0 out of 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

5 Star Wealth Manager, Philadelphia Magazine

2010

Awesome Attorney, Suburban Life Magazine

2009

FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER, Philadelphia Magazine

2009

Expert Author for Michael Jackson & Farrah Fawcett-Estate Plan.., Ezine Publications

2009

Expert Author for Silver Lining of a Bad Economy: Gifting.., Ezine Publications

2009

Expert Author Status:Failing to Update Retirement Plans-How.., Ezine Publications

2009

Fidelity Investments Approved Attorney, Legal Compliance Department of Fidelity Investments

2008

Fidelity Investments Approved Attorney, Legal Compliance Department of Fidelity Investments

2007

Fidelity Investments Approved Attorney, Legal Compliance Department of Fidelity Investments

2000

Charles Schwab Approved Attorney, Legal Compliance Department of Charles Schwab

1999

Charles Schwab Approved Attorney, Legal Compliance Department of Charles Schwab & Company

1998

Charles Schwab Approved Attorney, Legal Compliance Department of Charles Schwab & Company

1983

Certified Public Accountant, Pennsylvania Board of Certified Public Accountants

1982

Certified Public Accountant, Pennsylvania Board of Certified Public Accountants

1981

Certified Public Accountant, Pennsylvania Board of Certified Public Accountants

Work Experience

1981 - Present

Tax, Estates and Trust Attorney, Steven J. Fromm & Associates, P.C.

1979 - 1980

Tax Attorney & Tax Manager, CPA, Margolis & Company, PC

1978 - 1979

Tax Attorney-CPA, Touche Ross & Company

1977 - 1978

Tax Attorney-Accountant, Deloitte & Touche

Associations

2009 - Present

Bisnar's Lawyer Marketing Mastermind Group

Member

2009 - Present

Society of Financial Service Professionals

Member

2009 - Present

Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce

Member

2009 - Present

Financial Planners & Wealth Advisors

Member

2009 - Present

National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys

Member

2009 - Present

NYU Law Alumni Group

Member

2009 - Present

Philadelphia Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Philadelphia Networking Group

Member

2009 - Present

Philadelphia Open Networkers Group

Member

2009 - Present

Syracuse University Alumni Network

Member

2009 - Present

Wealth Planning and Management Group

Member

2009 - Present

American Association of Attorneys-CPAs Group

Member

2009 - Present

Philadelphia Lawyer Referral Network Group

Member

2009 - Present

CXO (CEO, COO, CKO, CFO, CMO) COMMUNITY GROUP

Member

2009 - Present

Deal Flow Source Group

Member

2009 - Present

Financial Planner Alliance Group

Member

2009 - Present

Lawyers and Other Professionals Interested in Getting Published

Member

2009 - Present

Life Insurance Group

Member

2009 - Present

National Association of Tax Professionals

Members

2009 - Present

Tax Professionals Group

Member

2009 - Present

Trusts and Estates Network

Member

2009 - Present

Wealth Management Group

Member

2009 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2009 - Present

On Startups-The Community for Entrepreneurs

Member

2009 - Present

Estate Planner Legal Network

Member

2009 - Present

Estate Settlement and Probate Professionals Referral Network

Member

2009 - Present

Estate and Elder Law Services Network Group

Member

2009 - Present

Estate Planning

Member

2009 - Present

Top Recommended People Group in LinkedIn

Member

2009 - Present

Center City Proprietors Association Group-Philadelphia

Member

2009 - Present

Small Business Online Community

Member

2009 - Present

Wealth Management Exchange

Member

2009 - Present

Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce

Member

2009 - Present

Global Estate Planning Council Networking & Marketing Group

Member

2009 - Present

Philadelphia Area- Accounting/Finance Professionals Group

Member

2009 - Present

Jewish Business Network (Philadelphia) Group

Member

2009 - Present

Jewish Professionals

Member

2009 - Present

Lawyer Marketing/Grow Your Practice Group

Member

2009 - Present

Legacy/Estate/Gift Planning and Planned Giving Professionals

Member

2009 - Present

Legal Blogging

Member

2009 - Present

Legal Marketing Group

Member

2009 - Present

LI Live-Philly Group

Member

2009 - Present

Linked Business Group

Member

1983 - Present

United States Tax Court

Member

1981 - Present

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Like Kind Exchange For Client

$11,000,000 tax free Section 1031 exchange

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Education

1977

New York University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1976

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

1973

Syracuse University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Federal Estate and Gift Taxation 2014

Federal Estate and Gift Taxation 2014

2010

Choice of Business Entity

Legal & Tax Implications of Various Business Entities

N/A

Touche Ross & Company Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts

Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts

N/A

Touche Ross & Company Estate Planning

Estate Planning

N/A

Touche Ross & Company Corporate Mergers, Reorganizations, Liquidations

Corporate Mergers, Reorganizations, Liquidations

N/A

Margolis & Company- Shareholder Agreements Seminar

Tax Implications of Shareholder Agreements

N/A

Margolis & Company In House Seminar

Estate Tax Planning Tips

N/A

Charles Schwab Estate Planning Points for Investment Advisors

Estate Planning Pointers For Investment Advisors

N/A

Charles Schwab & Company: Estate Planning Seminar

Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts

N/A

Bush, Levin & Tecosky Seminar on Estate Planning

Estate Planning

N/A

Bucks County Association of CPA Seminar on Family Limited Partnerships

Family Limited Partnerships

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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