WHO WE ARE:
American Wills & Estates is a locally founded, owned and operated law firm with a practice limited to Estate Planning, Probate Estate Administration and Real Estate law. We have seven offices conveniently located throughout Western Pennsylvania. Our attorneys have over 135 years of combined legal experience assisting families with competency, compassion and care during their times of need. We strive to ensure that your Estate Planning, Probate Estate Administration, Real Estate and other legal needs are handled in a timely, professional and, most importantly, affordable manner. When you meet with us, you will speak directly with an attorney whose number one concern is protecting you, your future and your family’s specific estate planning and estate administration needs. We will speak to you in plain English and answer any questions that you may have about either the probate or estate planning process.
All of our estate plans are created with an aim toward minimizing after-death estate taxation and maximizing the amount of net assets that you will be able to pass on to your loved ones. Our probate estate administration services our designed to quickly and compassionately assist families with all of the issues, financial and otherwise, surrounding the resolution and disbursement of a loved one’s estate. We offer extremely affordable legal fees and provide most of our legal services on a flat fee basis. Call us today to schedule your free legal consultation.
MEET THE ATTORNEYS:
Lloyd A. Welling, Esq.
Attorney Welling received his undergraduate degree in Journalism and Communications from Point Park University in 1986 and his law degree from Duquesne University School of Law in 1992. He started the law firm of American Wills & Estates in 1997 and has practiced exclusively in the areas of Probate Estate Administration, Estate Planning and Real Estate law since that time. When not working, Lloyd can be found cheering on the Steelers, Penguins and, hopefully again one day, the Pirates; Golfing….badly, or walking his three dogs on the streets of Mt. Washington.
Attorney Welling can be contacted directly by email at attywelling@aol.com
Steven R. Tabano, Esq.
Attorney Tabano received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Allegheny College in 1987 and his law degree from Duquesne University School of Law in 1992.
Born and raised in suburban New York, Steve has resided in Western Pennsylvania since 1983. He is married and the father of two young boys. When not working, odds are pretty good that you’ll find Steve at Home Depot or Lowes.
Louis R. Piciacchio, Esq.
Attorney Piciacchio received his undergraduate degree from Penn State and his law degree from Duquesne University School of Law. He has been practicing law since 1983 with a focus on Wills, Estate Planning and Probate Estate Administration. Additionally, he practices in the areas of civil litigation, business formation and consultation, and contract law and has over twenty years experience with major corporations. When not working, Lou is likely to be found hunting, fishing or golfing.
Corey J. Riddell, Esq.
Attorney Riddell received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Slippery Rock University in 1988 and his law degree from Ohio Northern University 1991. He was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in November of 1991 and has been in private practice in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, since October of 1996. When not working, it’s most likely that you’ll find Corey on the golf course. He’s also a huge Penguins fan.
Thomas W. Brown, Esq.
Attorney Brown received his undergraduate degree from Grove City College in 1968 and his law degree from Duquesne University School of Law in 1972. Included in his 40 plus years of practicing law, Tom has served on the Carlynton School Board for more than 10 years two of which he served as President. He is also a retired Colonel from the Army Reserve where he served for over 35 years in the Judge Advocate General Division. When not working, Tom can be found spending time with the newest addition to his family his beautiful baby granddaughter, Clara.
Robert J. D'Alessandro - Client Services Manager
Bob is a member of the National Ethics Bureau and has been helping clients get their Estate & Retirement planning issues in order since 1998. Bob, a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major with 35yrs of active and reserve service is an honor graduate of the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy. When not working, Bob enjoys, hunting & fishing between time with his family and the two apples of his eye, grandson's Luke & Joey.