William R. Blumer

William R. Blumer

3.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 35 years

Elder law Lawyer at Wyomissing, PA
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Medicaid & Medicare, Estate Planning, Probate

2755 Century Boulevard, Wyomissing, PA

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Elder Law 30%

As Berks County's first Certified Elder Law Attorney, I can help you make sense of nursing home admissions, Medicaid applications and asset protection planning. I also handle guardianships and do estate administration work.

34 years | 500 cases

30%
Medicaid and Medicare 30%

I assist clients in applying for Medicaid benefits, appealing denials of benefits and understanding the planning strategies that can help people protect their assets and maintain eligibility.

34 years | 300 cases

30%
Estate Planning 20%

I represent a broad spectrum of estate planning clients from young couples with small children, to high net worth clients seeking to avoid the Federal estate tax. I am experienced in planned gifts and charitable planning, planning for special needs beneficiaries, and planning for qualified retirement accounts and IRAs.

36 years | 500 cases

20%
Probate 20%

I represent executors helping them through the probate process, resolving creditor claims and filing all necessary tax returns. Beneficiaries are kept informed with an emphasis on closing estates promptly.

36 years | 500 cases

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 35 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1990

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Location

Leisawitz Heller

2755 Century Boulevard, Wyomissing, PA, 19610-3346

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William R. Blumer's Reviews

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Posted by Charlotte | September 29, 2014 | Elder Law

A Consummate Professional

We all know how fortunate we feel when we find a good attorney - one we can trust, one who is an expert in his field, and one who has our best interest at heart. That is the way I feel about my attorney, Bill Blumer. I interviewed several other elder law attorneys, but I knew Bill was the right cho...ice for me during our first meeting because of his demeanor and knowledge base. Bill has been my attorney for twelve years now. At one point, my husband was ill and unable to go out, but his signature was required on some documents. Bill very kindly brought them to our home, and explained what was needed in person. We knew it was done right because of Bill's personal involvement. He also guided me through my husband's illness with the nursing home nightmare. Since my husband's death, I've turned to Bill every time I've needed help on my "legal road." He has gone above and beyond what I expected from him. He is an expert on elder law. He explains things so that they are understandable, but never patronizes me. He takes the time to listen to my concerns and answers all of my questions. In short, Bill Blumer is professional, knowledgeable, friendly, kind and trustworthy. I hold him in the highest regard, and I recommend him enthusiastically.

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer - Elder Law, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

2021

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer - Elder Law, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

2021

Chapter Member of the Year, Pennsylvania Association of Elder Law Attorneys

2020

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer - Elder Law, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

2012

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

2011

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

2010

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

2004

Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Shareholder, Leisawitz Heller

1990 - 1992

Associate, Kozloff Stoudt

Associations

2009 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2005 - Present

Berks County Bar Association, Estate Planning/Elder Law Section

Chair

2010 - 2011

Berks County Office of Aging

Senior Advisory Board Member

2003 - 2009

Berks County Estate Planning Council

Board Member

2001 - 2011

Berks Encore

Board Member/Chairman

Education

1991

Villanova University School of Law

M.L

1990

Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Bucknell University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Understanding the VA Pension Benefit

VA Pension Benefits

2014

Lunch and Learn

Elder Law

2014

Family First Resource Center Senior Center Without Walls

Understanding Powers of Attorney

2013

Power of Attorney Seminar

Powers of Attorney

2013

Long Term Care Asset Protection Planning

Asset Protection Planning

2013

Asset Protection Planning Seminar

Asset Protection Planning

2011

Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? A Critical Look at Reverse Mortgages

Reverse Mortgages

2010

Reading Chapter 39th Annual PICPA Tax Conference

Estate Planning’s Perfect Storm: Estate Tax and Medicaid Planning

2010

Elder Law 101

Elder Law

2009

Excellence in Fiduciary Service

Fiduciary Service

2008

Excellence in Fiduciary Service

Fiduciary Service

Publications

2005

Berks County Bar Association Older and Wiser

Languages

English

Activity

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