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Updated February 22, 2015

What is a Durable Power of Attorney and Why Should I Have One?

For most of us, a Durable Power of Attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents that we will ever put in place. Whereas […] Continue Reading

Updated February 22, 2015

Federal Estate Taxes… What’s the deal for 2011?

A bipartisan tax agreement recently unveiled by the Senate would be generous to taxpayers who die leaving large estates. The agreement would add to the Tax Relief, […] Continue Reading

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All the question and concerns that I had he answered. He explained all my options and the best way to deal with them. What I liked the most was that there was no BS just […]

Wayne G.

May 2025
Lloyd was exceptionally helpful to my family during a particularly difficult time. He provided insight to the process of handling a process that we did not have experience with, and answering questions quickly along the […]

Ron N.

May 2025
Response to our requests/questions was overall prompt, a mistake was made on one of our documents but was promptly corrected once it was highlighted. Would work with them again.

Robert S.

May 2025
Wonderful service for a new Will and POA. Everything completed in one visit. Very reasonably priced. Highest recommendation.

Thomas S.

April 2025
The Westmoreland County attorney handling my grandma’s estate quit because it seemed like ‘work’. After other local attorneys turned it down, I called American Wills & Estates in Pittsburgh and spoke with Lloyd Welling. Best […]

Kathleen S.

April 2025
Expert service, fair prices, quick turn around.

Matthew S.

March 2025
We have relied upon Lloyd at American Wills and Estates since 2014. He is conscientious and compassionate, and thoroughly well versed in the law. He has helped administer my mother and father’s estate and helped […]

Bri B.

March 2025
Lloyd was very up front and made sure that we understood completely.

David P.

March 2025
My experience with American Wills & Estates was excellent. Lloyd and Judy were able to hammer out a well crafted will, durable power of attorney, and medical durable power of attorney documents in record time. […]

Jan W.

March 2025
Lloyd Welling, referred to us by a close and trusted friend, was an absolute blessing to our family. Having just lost our Mama, the guidance he provided to us throughout the entire probate process was […]

Ronnie N.

March 2025