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Donald B. Lynn Jr.

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Donald B. Lynn Jr.

5.0
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Licensed for 26 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Kennett Square, PA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate, Business

123 E Linden St, P.O. Box 384, Kennett Square, PA

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About Donald

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

Generally speaking, this includes the preparation of wills, advanced directives for health care, and powers of attorney. We also discuss beneficiary designations and the potential needs for trusts.

26 years

40%
Probate 40%

We handle all aspects of the administration of an estate, working with the Executor to gather all assets, pay the bills, prepare and file the Pennsylvania inheritance tax return and ultimately distribute the estate.

26 years

40%
Real Estate 15%

We handle all aspects of commercial and residential real estate including title insurance for purchases and refinances.

26 years

15%
Business 5%

We prepare and review contracts and form entities such as LLCs, corporations and partnerships.

26 years

5%

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Awards

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Client's Choice
2024
Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 26 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Larmore Scarlett LLP

(610) 444-9532

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123 E Linden St, P.O. Box 384, Kennett Square, PA, 19348

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Probate (5) Estate Planning (4) Power Of Attorney (2) Appeals (1) Real Estate (1) Tax (1) Wills & Living Wills (1)
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Posted by Sylvia | January 13, 2025 | Estate Planning

One of the BestAttorney

Attorney Lynn is the kind of lawyer it is difficult find these days. He is caring and compassionate. His priority is his client, their situation, their concerns, and how best and most epeditiously to resolve them rather than amassing billable hours. I had a sticky will and estate problem that ...he walked me through, answered every question , and returned every call and email. Take it from an old retired lawyer who has been to a lot of places and seen many things, Don Lynn is one of the best of the best.

Posted by Deb | January 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Outstanding Attorney

My husband and I were overwhelmed by the thought of doing wills and powers of attorney. As a result, we put it off for many years. Relatives recommended that we meet with Don Lynn, and we're so glad that we did. His easy-going personality and depth of knowledge, put our minds at ease. He walked us t...hrough the entire process and gave recommendations when we asked. Don and his team made the process so much easier than we had imagined. We're relieved that our estate plan is complete, and so grateful for his guidance and support. We highly recommend Don.

Posted by Thomas | December 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Excellent Lawyer

I have worked with Don for at least the last 12 years. He has been a valuable legal resource in the areas of creating a Will, an Estate Plan, Real Estate, and my rental business operation. He was instrumental in helping me define and setup up two different charitable family foundations that are... today actively providing support to the local community. He has also helped me settle my fathers estate and my wife's estate at a very difficult time. Don is a very good listener and as such is able to provide exceptional solutions for my legal concerns and goals. Over the years we got to know each other and I feel very comfortable working with Don. It's always an enjoyable experience.

Posted by anonymous | December 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Ms.

Don Lynn handled my father’s estate when he passed away. Don and his staff were very caring, personable, and professional. They simplified the process and explained everything to me every step of the way. I will definitely contact them for any future legal needs and refer friends and family to th...em.

Posted by Sheila | December 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Exceptional Attorney

Don is an outstanding attorney and I highly recommend him. He has assisted me and my family with estate planning for years. He is highly knowledgeable, and is an excellent advisor. He is professional, consistent, supportive, and respectful - he’s simply wonderful to work with. I feel confident with... my decisions after having consulted with him.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

America's Most Honored Lawyers- Top 1%, American Registry

2014

Five Star Estate Planning Attorney, Philadelphia Magazine

2012

A-V Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Pro Bono Award, Pennsylvania Bar Association

2011

Hon. Juan R. Sanchez Pro Bono Award, Chester County Bar Association

2010

Five Star Wealth Manager, Five Star Wealth Manager Philadelphia

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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Partner, Larmore Scarlett LLP

2000 - 2002

Associate, Dilworth Paxson LLP

1999 - 2000

U.S. District Court Judge District of Arizona, Honorable Earl H. Carroll

Associations

2011 - Present

Chester County Estate Plannning Council

Member

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Chester County Bar Association

Member

Chester County Bar Foundation

2025 - 2025

Chester County Bar Foundation

President

2024 - 2024

Chester County Bar Association

President

2023 - 2023

Chester County Bar Association

Vice President

2022 - 2022

Chester County Bar Association

Treasurer

2021 - 2021

Chester County Bar Association

Secretary

2018 - 2022

Chester County Community Foundation

Board of Directors

2016 - 2018

Chester County Bar Foundation

Board of Directors

2014 - 2019

East Bradford Township

Member - Planning Commission

2014 - 2016

Chester County Bar Association

Board of Directors

2008 - 2014

East Bradford Township

Member Open Space Committee

2007 - 2019

Longwood Cemetery

Vice President

Education

1999

Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Bucknell University

B.S.B.A

Speaking Engagements

2020

FOOD FOR THOUGHT SERIES

ASK AN ATTORNEY: LEGAL PITFALLS FOR NON PROFITS

2012

SCCCC Business Breakfast DOOM & GLOOM Impending Tax Changes

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

16

Legal Answers

Legal Answers

Q&A

I am named as a beneficiary in my best friends will. I want to know if I am entitled to a full accounting of her estate

21 Oct 2020
Q&A

Ffour siblings on the deed.One has used the property for years now he wants out names off the deed cuz he paid the taxes ?

05 Oct 2020
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Can I list my parents house without opening an estate for my deceased mother since she died before my father?

05 Sep 2020
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