Ricki Goodstein

Goodstein Law Associates is a firm focusing on estate planning, probate, trust administration and elder law issues. Based in King of Prussia, PA, our mission is to provide residents of King of Prussia and surrounding areas with quality estate planning resources, such as assistance with Living Trusts, Wills (simple & complex), Probate, Trust Administration, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Irrevocable Trusts, Family Limited Partnerships, and Charitable Giving. When you visit or call our office, we want you to feel comfortable discussing such an important issue concerning both you and your family. We want to arm you with the information you need to make an informed decision about your family's future. Visit our online Estate Planning Information Center to obtain timely, quality information on estate planning and related issues, including complimentary issues of our Special Reports and Estate Planning News articles. Residents of King of Prussia and surrounding areas can register to attend our Estate Planning Seminars.

We represent clients throughout eastern Pennsylvania, including the Philadelphia Main Line (Merion, Narberth, Gladwyne, Wynnewood, Ardmore, Haverford, Bryn Mawr, Rosemont, Villanova, St. David’s, Radnor, Wayne, Strafford, Devon, Berwyn, and Paoli) and the communities of Newtown Square, Malvern, Valley Forge, Phoenixville, Reading, Doylestown, West Chester, Media, Lancaster, Allentown, Stroudsburg, Norristown, and Easton.

About Ricki Goodstein
As the Founder and Principal of the Montgomery County law firm of Goodstein Law Associates, with offices in both King of Prussia of Montgomery County and Chester County, Ricki has developed a practice committed to providing clients with the best in Estate Planning.

Ricki is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. The Academy is an exclusive membership organization for estate planning attorneys. Goodstein Law Associates is proud to be the sole member firm in Chester County, one of only two member firms serving Montgomery County and one of three members in all of Pennsylvania.

Experience
Ricki Goodstein was recently named by Main Line Today magazine as among the Best Lawyers .  Ricki is one of the few attorneys to have been recognized in two separate categories: Trusts & Estates and the area of Elder Law.

Ricki is also a regular guest on  The Tax Reduction Network with David Warrick, C.F.P. - Saturday Mornings 8 to 9 on NewsTalk Radio 1180 WFYL.

As a widely noted speaker and seminar leader on topics ranging from Estate Planning to Asset Protection for families, couples, business owners and individuals Ricki enjoys delivering educational opportunities to the community. As both Associate and Assistant Professor, she has taught at Temple University, Cabrini College and The Philadelphia Institute for Paralegal Training. Ricki has published several articles and is currently co-authoring a new book on Estate Planning.

Ricki is a member of the American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Montgomery County Bar Association, and Philadelphia Bar Associations. She has been practicing law since 1992.

Education
Having attended Sarah Lawrence College and Boston University Ricki graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1980.

She obtained her law degree from Widener University School of Law in 1992.  She was active in the Widener Tax Clinic practicing before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. She was also an editor for the Widener Law Forum.

Ricki Goodstein graduated with her Juris Doctor degree and was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1992.

Community Involvement
Ricki serves on the Board of Directors of the Charles F. Sawyer, Jr. and Mary Esther Sawyer Foundation. The Foundation works to fund worthy organizations providing charitable and religious services to the local community. Educational scholarships are awarded to qualifying students unable to fund their own education. The Foundation also raises and contributes funds for medical and scientific purposes.

As an Alumni of Widener University School of Law, Ricki serves as Moot Court Judge for the Law School Moot Court competitions.

Personal
Ricki Goodstein approaches each challenge with not just solid expertise, but also remarkable caring and enthusiasm. She continually makes a real difference in the lives of families and organizations. Because Estate Planning is often a delicate process, Ricki’s goal is to ensure that each one of her clients finds security in the knowledge that their Estate Planning needs are addressed competently, thoroughly and with sensitivity.

Ricki is the proud parent of Maya Eve, an avid student and lover of musical theater. Together, they regularly attend concerts, shows and dance performances.