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Joseph A. Bellinghieri

Estate planning Attorney at West Chester, PA

5.0   1 review

also known as Joseph A. Bellinghieri, LL.M

  • State Years
    New Jersey - NJ 31 years
    Pennsylvania - PA 31 years
  • Licensed for 31 years
    State NJ
    Acquired 1991
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 31 years
    State PA
    Acquired 1991
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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

About Joseph

Learn Joseph’s areas of practice.

I represent individuals and businesses with a variety of estate, tax, real estate and business issues. 

My philosophy is to provide prompt and personal individual attention to each and every client.

Practice Areas:

  • Estate Planning
  • Taxation
  • Elder Law

Recent Representations:

  • Advised numerous families in regard to wealth transfer strategies, including the creation of Charitable Remainder Trusts, Private Foundations, Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts, Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts, Limited Partnerships, and Qualified Personal Residence Trusts.
  • Represented numerous entities with various real estate projects including the feasibility of projects, as well as financing and governance issues.
  • Acted as General Counsel to major center city law firm.
  • Served as Executor and Trustee for numerous families.
  • Negotiated and resolved disputes between family members of complex Estates with significant assets.
  • Created and structured a Limited Partnership for purchase of valuable real estate providing significant Estate Tax savings.
  • Successfully assisted business owner with sale of multi-million dollar business.
  • Evaluated start-up entities for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
  • Successfully represented physician practice in an IRS audit.
  • Successfully represented a restaurant owner in a Pennsylvania sales and income tax audit.
  • Assisted families in obtaining Guardianship over declining family members.
  • Advocated on behalf of Executor and Estate against disinherited beneficiary.
  • Assisted non-profit entity in its initial set-up and with its corporate governance issues.

 

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Posted by Ryan | April 6, 2018
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Real Estate Agent
Joe is very nuanced in probate and a tremendous asset to the estates that he works with. He leaves no stone unturned in trying to maximize the proceeds to the beneficiaries. Each and every interaction I have with him is professional and efficient.

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Resume

AVVO RATING 9.6 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • MacElree Harvey, Ltd.
  • 2009 - Present
  • Attorney
  • The Law Offices of Joseph A. Bellinghieri
  • 1994 - 1995
  • Tax Consultant
  • Coopers and Lybrand
  • 1991 - 1994

Education

  • Georgetown University Law Center
  • LL.M. - Master of Laws in Taxation
  • 1993
  • George Washington University
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1991
  • Drexel University
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1988

Associations

  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Chester County Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • West Chester Chamber of Commerce
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Chester County Bar Foundation
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Chester County Estate Planning Council
  • President
  • 2006 - 2006
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Italian

Honors and Awards

  • Top Lawyer - Trusts and Wills
  • Main Line Today Magazine
  • 2016
  • Top Lawyer - Tax
  • Main Line Today Magazine
  • 2016
  • Top Lawyer - Trusts and Wills
  • Main Line Today Magazine
  • 2015
  • Top Lawyer
  • Main Line Today Magazine
  • 2014
  • Top Lawyer - Tax Law
  • Main Line Today Magazine
  • 2013
  • Top Lawyer - Trusts, Wills & Estates
  • Main Line Today Magazine
  • 2013
  • Top Lawyer - Trusts, Wills & Estates
  • Main Line Today Magazine
  • 2012
  • Top Lawyer - Tax Law
  • Main Line Today Magazine
  • 2012
  • Top Lawyer - Trusts, Wills & Estates
  • Main Line Today Magazine
  • 2011
  • Top Lawyer - Tax Law
  • Main Line Today Magazine
  • 2011
  • Top Lawyer - Trusts, Wills & Estates
  • Main Line Today Magazine
  • 2010
  • Top Lawyer
  • Main Line Today Magazine
  • 2009
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Speaking Engagements

  • Seminar
  • How much tax are you paying on your investments?
  • 2016

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Tax Attorney | Jan 10
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Unknown Attorney | Sep 21
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Estate planning Attorney | Feb 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have practiced law with Joe for over ten years and regularly refer Estate Planning and Administration clients to him. Joe is knowledgeable, thorough and amazingly responsive. Clients are always impressed with his excessibilty and ability to deliver high quality service in a timely manner. I refer clients to Joe often and without hesitation."
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West Chester Estate planning Lawyer Joseph A. Bellinghieri
Joseph A. Bellinghieri
Estate planning Attorney
West Chester, PA
Licensed for 31 years