Whitney Patience O'Reilly

Whitney Patience O'Reilly

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 12 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts ... +2 more

30 South 17th Street, 19th Floor, Philadelphia, PA

About Whitney

Biography

Practice Areas

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 11 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 12 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman, PC

30 South 17th Street, 19th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

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Whitney Patience O'Reilly's Reviews

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18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kristian | July 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate planning made easy - SUPER easy

My wife and I found Whitney to be extremely thorough, patient and helpful throughout the entire estate planning process. She took the time to understand our immediate needs yet keep an eye on what we would need to do in the future. Our interaction from beginning to end was pleasant and timely, and ...we left feeling safe in our conversation and decisions. I would highly recommend Whitney to any new families who need to set up the proper channels to ensure their children are secure in the event of any tragedies.

Posted by Allie | January 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate planning for newly divorced mother

Having recently gone through a divorce and the death of a parent, I've had to get my financial house in order. Part of this is estate planning for myself and children. I could not be more satisfied with engaging in this process with Whitney. From the outset, Whitney clearly explained all angles I'd w...ant to consider as we prepared my will and power of attorney documents. Her clear communication and attention to detail made all of this much easier. As a firm, Unruh, Turner, Burke, and Frees has helpful worksheets and booklets that detail the estate planning process. I easily understood what needed to be done on my end. Beyond that, scheduling appointments and dealing with a reschedule went very smoothly. The office experience itself was pleasant; I was treated with courtesy and enjoyed my tea and dark chocolate, as well as the historic building. I didn't think I would enjoy estate planning, but Whitney and her firm exceeded my expectations, and I actually did! I would definitely recommend Whitney to anyone looking for the best possible estate planning experience.

Posted by Keith | November 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Outstanding Trust and Estate Planning attorney

Whitney guided us through the process of redoing our trusts ensuring we understood each part of the process along the way. Great attention to detail and pleasant to work with. She responded quickly to emails and thorough in her work. Extremely well organized.

Posted by Robb | July 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

The complex made easy

My wife and I recently updated all of our important legal documents; wills, powers of attorney, and advanced directives. Whitney did a terrific job of helping us navigate the updated requirements and the complexities of the law. Her ability to communicate the vital aspects of each document gave us th...e confidence that our planning would accomplish our desired goals.

Posted by Rick | June 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Wonderful experience

When setting up our will and estate plan Whitney made sure we understood how things would be set up for us and explained every detail to us . She made us feel very at ease about the whole process !

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Whitney Graham

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ms. O'Reilly as a fellow lawyer in the Phoenixville area for several years. She is thoughtful, responsive and knowledgeable and I thoroughly endorse her for the areas of trusts, and estate planning."

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Charla Burchett

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Whitney and I have worked together on estate planning matters for several mutual clients. Whitney is very professional. The work she has done for our clients has been excellent. I am happy to endorse Whitney."

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Amanda Naples

Elder law lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney O'Reilly provides a much needed service on Avvo. She donates his time to individuals who are in need of immediately legal answers."

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Douglas Kaune

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Whitney for several years. She is easy to work with, conscientious and highly responsive. She has demonstrated significant technical knowledge while working with clients to develop comprehensive estate plans. I suggest working with Whitney and know that she will do a great job for you."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Justice Seekers, Suburban Life Magazine

2015

Estate Planning Certificate, Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

2013

Cum laude, Widener Law School

2009

Magna Cum Laude, Cabrini College

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

2013 - 2018

Attorney, Unruh Turner Burke & Frees, PC

2012 - 2013

Law Advocate, Veteran's Law Clinic, Widener University

2010 - 2012

Law Clerk, Unruh Turner Burke & Frees, PC

Associations

2019 - Present

Philadelphia Estate Planning Council

Member

2014 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Chester County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re: Baker Trust

distribution and accounting approved

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Education

2016

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2015

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2009

Cabrini College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Widener University School of Law

JD

Speaking Engagements

2019

NBI Estate Administration Boot Camp Income Tax Returns

2019

National Business Institute Trusts: The Ultimate Guide

2015

Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust

Estate Planning - Act 94 Power Of Attorney Law Changes

2015

Financial Planning Firms

Basic Estate Planning For The Affluent

Publications

2018

Cohen Seglias Respect: It's a Will

2014

Trust Protector Program - Assisted in materials and articles NBI Trust Protectors

2013

Red wire press Enhanced Estate Planning for New Mothers

Languages

English

Activity

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