Jeffrey D. Scibetta, Esq. - Erie, PA
Jeffrey D. Scibetta, Esq. is a premier shareholder at Knox McLaughlin Gornall and Sennett, P.C. in Erie, Pennsylvania, combining credentials as an attorney, CPA, and former U.S. Tax Court clerk to provide sophisticated estate planning, probate administration, tax strategy, and business succession counsel.
Elite Estate Planning, Tax, and Business Succession Counsel in Erie
Preserving family wealth and structuring business succession demand rigorous financial knowledge. Practicing at Knox McLaughlin Gornall and Sennett, P.C. at 120 West 10th Street in Erie, Jeffrey D. Scibetta brings a rare combination of legal and accounting experience. Attorney Scibetta is both a licensed lawyer and a Certified Public Accountant who worked at the National Tax Department of Deloitte and Touche and clerked for Judge Arnold Raum of the United States Tax Court. When families and business owners need to hire an attorney for wealth protection and corporate planning, Jeffrey Scibetta delivers premier counsel.
Estate planning requires customized strategies, particularly when commercial real estate, private business equity, and retirement assets are involved. Supported by Knox Law's firm legacy founded in 1958, attorney Scibetta crafts plans that minimize federal estate and state inheritance taxes. If you need to find a lawyer to coordinate estate administration with business succession, this Erie practice provides strategic guidance.
Comprehensive Legal Practice Areas
Jeffrey D. Scibetta offers holistic legal and financial planning services, guiding high-net-worth individuals, families, executors, and corporate enterprises.
Sophisticated Estate Planning, Wills, and Living Trusts
Protecting your life savings requires meticulous preparation. Serving as experienced estate planning lawyers, wills lawyers, and trusts lawyers, attorney Scibetta prepares revocable living trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, and dynasty trusts. He drafts durable power of attorney lawyers documents and healthcare directives, ensuring clients maintain control over medical and financial decisions.
Probate Administration and Estate Settlement
Navigating probate after losing a loved one can be challenging for personal representatives. Functioning as dependable probate lawyers, attorney Scibetta guides executors through estate administration before the Register of Wills and Orphans' Court. He manages asset appraisals, files Pennsylvania inheritance tax returns, and oversees orderly distributions to beneficiaries.
Tax Planning and Business Succession Strategies
Drawing on his background as a Certified Public Accountant and Tax Court clerk, Jeffrey Scibetta serves as trusted tax lawyers counsel. He helps family enterprises transition ownership smoothly, mitigate federal gift and estate taxes, and resolve controversy with the Internal Revenue Service and the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue.
Business Organizations and Commercial Real Estate
Selected to Best Lawyers for business organizations, attorney Scibetta serves as skilled business formation lawyers counsel. He forms limited liability companies and corporations while drafting buy-sell agreements. As a licensed Pennsylvania title insurance agent and commercial real estate lawyers practitioner, he also handles commercial property transactions.
Why Clients Choose Jeffrey D. Scibetta
- Dual credentials as both a licensed Pennsylvania attorney and Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Former Judicial Clerk to Judge Arnold Raum of the United States Tax Court in Washington, D.C.
- Selected to The Best Lawyers in America for Business Organizations including LLCs and Partnerships
- Extensive tax background with the Washington, D.C. national office of Deloitte and Touche
- Active member and leader within the Estate Planning Council of Erie and Erie County Bar Association
Schedule an Estate or Business Consultation Today
Proactive planning is essential to protect assets from unnecessary tax burdens and disputes. Whether you are creating an estate plan, managing probate, or need a lawyer urgently to restructure a business, Jeffrey D. Scibetta, Esq. provides trusted legal counsel. Contact Knox McLaughlin Gornall and Sennett, P.C. in Erie, Pennsylvania today to arrange a consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Conveniently located in the bustling downtown business district of Erie, close to Gannon University and the Erie County Court House.
Building Location
This is a handsome multi-story brick professional office building, home to the prominent Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett (Knox Law) firm. It features classic architectural columns and is situated next to First United Methodist Church.
Parking Details
Visitors can utilize the public surface parking lots located nearby or take advantage of metered street parking along West 10th Street.
Public Transit
Served by EMTA Route 30 (West Millcreek); nearest stop is at W 10th St at Sassafras St.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the front doors of the building off West 10th Street. Visitors can consult with the reception desk on the main floor to be directed to attorney Scibetta's office.