Business Details
20 Years
experience
Experienced Pennsylvania Estate & Family Law Attorneys
Founded in 2006, the Law Offices of Carla Trongone has established itself as a trusted legal practice dedicated to providing compassionate and expert representation in estate planning, family law, and related litigation. Our team of experienced attorneys brings decades of combined legal expertise, with a focus on personalized client service and practical solutions tailored to individual needs. Recognized as Montgomery County's Top Lawyer for five consecutive years, we prioritize integrity, transparency, and client advocacy in every case.Our practice combines technical proficiency with a deep understanding of the emotional complexities inherent in estate and family law matters. We serve clients across Montgomery, Bucks, and Philadelphia Counties, offering strategic guidance to navigate probate, divorce, and estate administration challenges. With a commitment to continuous professional development and community engagement, we ensure our clients benefit from both legal excellence and ethical stewardship.
Services
Estate Administration
Probate Process
Wills & Trusts
Divorce Proceedings
Estate Planning
Equitable Distribution
Inheritance Tax Guidance
Family Law Litigation
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 18+ years of combined experience in Pennsylvania estate and family law
- Our team provides personalized legal strategies tailored to individual circumstances
- We maintain a proven track record of successful case outcomes since 2006
- Our attorneys hold advanced legal and financial education credentials
- We offer transparent fee structures with no hidden costs
Services
Estate Administration
Our estate administration practice guides executors through Pennsylvania's probate process with expertise and sensitivity. We handle asset inventory, debt settlement, tax filings, and distribution according to wills or intestacy laws. Our attorneys streamline complex procedures while maintaining compliance with county-specific regulations, ensuring efficient resolution of decedent's estates.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans tailored to individual needs, including wills, advance directives, and trust arrangements. Our approach safeguards assets, establishes guardianship provisions, and minimizes tax liabilities through strategic document preparation that complies with Pennsylvania statutes and adapts to evolving family dynamics.
Divorce Proceedings
Our divorce practice handles both contested and uncontested matters with strategic representation in equitable distribution, alimony determinations, and custody arrangements. We navigate Pennsylvania's divorce statutes to protect client interests while prioritizing amicable resolutions where possible through mediation or collaborative law approaches.
Probate Process
We assist personal representatives in fulfilling fiduciary duties through all probate stages, from initial court filings to final asset distribution. Our services include preparing inheritance tax returns, resolving creditor claims, and addressing complex issues arising from contested estates or intestate succession.
Inheritance Tax Guidance
Our team provides specialized guidance on Pennsylvania inheritance tax obligations, including rate classification by beneficiary relationship, exemption qualifications, and payment strategies. We prepare required REV-1500 filings and advise on tax-efficient estate distribution methods to minimize financial burdens for heirs.
People
Carla Trongone
Owner/Senior Attorney
With 18+ years of legal experience, Attorney Trongone specializes in estate planning and family law. A Temple University law graduate, she combines accounting expertise with compassionate representation, earning annual Top Lawyer recognition since 2020.
Heidi van Steenburgh
Senior Associate
A Dickinson Law graduate, Heidi brings litigation expertise to estate administration and complex divorce cases. Her background includes federal prosecutorial internships and editorial leadership at Dickinson Law Review.
Sydney Betts
Associate Attorney
Specializing in estate and divorce matters, Sydney graduated from Widener School of Law. Her experience includes criminal prosecution internships and focused training in Pennsylvania family law procedures.
Rebecca Conrad
Legal Assistant
With 18 years of legal support experience, Becky manages divorce proceedings and estate administration tasks. Her expertise includes PA-1500 tax return preparation and client case management.
Fatima Sultana
Reception & Marketing
A LaSalle University graduate, Fatima oversees client relations and marketing initiatives. Bilingual in English and Bengali, she coordinates community education programs and manages office operations.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on Pennsylvania estate planning, probate administration, and family law matters including divorce, child custody, and property division.
How much does a simple divorce cost?
Our uncontested divorce service starts at $1,295 for qualified Montgomery and Bucks County residents with no complex asset division requirements.
Do you offer estate planning consultations?
Yes, we provide personalized estate planning consultations to create wills, trusts, and advance directives tailored to your specific needs.
How are inheritance taxes handled in Pennsylvania?
We prepare required REV-1500 filings and advise on 0-15% tax rates based on beneficiary relationships, with special guidance for spouses and lineal descendants.
What happens if I die without a will?
Pennsylvania's intestacy laws will determine asset distribution, typically favoring surviving spouses and biological children according to statutory formulas.
Can you help with contested probate matters?
Our attorneys represent executors and beneficiaries in resolving disputes over will validity, asset distribution, and fiduciary responsibilities during probate proceedings.
