Steven J. Fromm

Steven J. Fromm

Steven J. Fromm & Associates, P.C.
  • Tax Law, Estate Planning, Probate ...
  • Pennsylvania
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Biography

Steven J. Fromm has been admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania since 1977. In addition to his law degree, he holds a doctorate of law degree, called an LL.M. in taxation, from the NYU Graduate Division School of Law received in 1977.

He became a C.P.A. in 1981 and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. From 1977 to 1981, he served as legal tax counsel for tax departments in Big 8 and regional accounting firms.

Since 1983, he has been admitted to practice tax law before the U.S. Tax Court.

Since 1981, he has practiced exclusively as an attorney and has concentrated his practice primarily in the areas of estate planning and estate administration, trust matters, including the use of marital deduction and unified credit trusts, irrevocable trusts, charitable trusts, family limited partnerships.

In addition to his estates practice, he also provides legal services involving individual, corporate and partnership tax planning, business acquisitions and sales.

His legal practice provides tax counsel and representation before the Internal Revenue Service, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, the City of Philadelphia, and other tax authorities. In addition, he provides income tax planning and preparation for individuals, trusts, corporations, partnerships and other business entities.

His practice also focuses on retirement planning, retirement plan drafting and administration, and charitable planning.

Practice Areas
    Tax Law
    Business Taxes, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
    Estate Planning
    Trusts, Wills
    Probate
    Probate Administration
    Business Law
    Business Formation, Mergers & Acquisitions
Additional Practice Areas
  • Tax Preparation
  • FOREIGN TAXATION: FBARS, STREAMLINED SUBMISSIONS, RELATED TAX PREPARATION
Video Conferencing
  • Zoom
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Pennsylvania
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United States Tax Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
AV Rated Tax, Estates and Trusts Attorney
Steven J. Fromm & Associates, P.C.
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Tax representation before the Internal Revenue Service, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, the City of Philadelphia, and other tax authorities. Income tax planning and preparation for individuals, trusts, corporations, partnerships and other business entities. It is his firm's philosophy that building personal relationships with each client is the key to rendering legal services successfully. Carefully listening to them about their particular tax or business situation or their individual goals for their family as it relates to their estate plan is imperative to successfully implementing and drafting the proper legal documents. Steven J. Fromm has been and continues to be committed to providing close, personal and individualized attention to each of his clients. He takes pride in giving them the assurance that the individualized personal assistance they receive from him comes from years of legal and tax training, practical experience and the never-ending study of law.
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Education
New York University School of Law
LL.M. | Taxation
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The John Marshall Law School
J.D. | Law
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Syracuse University
B.A. | Psychology
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Awards
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated Attorney
Martindale Hubbell
This award indicates the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. The AV Preeminent peer rating is the pinnacle of excellence earned through a strenuous peer review rating process that is managed and monitored by the world’s most trusted legal resource, Martindale Hubbell. See my profile and the “AV Preeminent” peer review rating.
Best Estate Planning Attorney 2021 – Philadelphia – the USA.
Wealth & Finance International
Corp Today Magazine, selected Steven J Fromm & Associates, PC in the 2021 Wealth & Finance Awards category as the Best Estate Planning Attorney 2021 – Philadelphia – the USA. Corp Today is recognized as the Best Business Magazine in the world for enterprises.
The Three Best Tax Lawyers in Philadelphia
Three Best Rated
The Three Best Estate Planning Lawyers in Philadelphia
Three Best Rated
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated Attorney
Martindale Hubbell
The Three Best Tax Lawyers in Philadelphia
Three Best Rated
The Three Best Estate Planning Lawyers in Philadelphia
Three Best Rated
AV Rated Attorney
Martindale Hubbell
AV Rated Attorney
Martindale Hubbell
Best Estate Planning Attorney 2018 - Philadelphia
Wealth & Finance International
2018 BEST TAX LAW FIRM IN PHILADELPHIA
PHL CHANNEL 17 IN PHILADELPHIA
AV Rated Attorney
Martindale Hubbell
Best Estate & Tax Attorney 2017 - Philadelphia
North American Excellence Awards 2017
AV Rated Attorney
Martindale Hubbell
AV Rated Attorney
Martindale Hubbell
AV Rated Attorney
Martindale Hubbell
5 Star Wealth Manager
Crescendo Publications/Philadelphia Magazine
AV Rated Attorney
Martindale Hubbell
AV Rated Attorney
Martindale Hubbel
2011 Awesome Attorney
Suburban Life Magazine
Mr. Fromm was cited in the November 2011 issue of Suburban Life Magazine as part of a group of lawyers named as 2011 Awesome Attorneys. Suburban life conducted a readers poll and partnered with Avvo, Inc., a Seattle based company that rates and profiles attorneys nationwide, to spotlight the region's top attorneys. He was the featured tax attorney one of five attorneys named in the tax attorney category. He was also named as one of seven attorneys named in the Business Law category of Attorney-Readers' Choice award.
AV Rated Attorney
Martindale Hubbell
AV Rated Attorney
Martindale Hubbell
2010 Awesome Attorney
Suburban Life Magazine
Mr. Fromm was cited in the November 2010 issue of Suburban Life Magazine as part of a group of lawyers named as 2010 Awesome Attorneys. Suburban life conducted a readers poll and partnered with Avvo, Inc., a Seattle based company that rates and profiles attorneys nationwide, to spotlight the region's top attorneys. He was one of nine attorneys named in the estate planning law category.
5 Star Wealth Manager
Crescendo Publications/Philadelphia Magazine
5 Star Wealth Magazine
Crescendo Publications/Philadelphia Magazine
He has been awarded a FIVE STAR: BEST IN CLIENT SATISFACTION WELATH MANAGER in the November 2009 and November 2010 Philadelphia Magazine. Philadelphia magazine contacted an independent market research company, Crescendo Business Services, to administer a rigorous "Best in Client Satisfaction" research process to identify the Five Star Wealth Managers. The research process adheres to the guidelines established within the Investment Advisors Act of 1940 regarding third party recognition. More than 100,000 high net worth consumers and 7,400 financial services professionals were asked to evaluate wealth managers in the Philadelphia area. For 2010, less than 2% (523 out of more than 15,000) of wealth managers (defined by the survey to include attorneys, tax advisers, financial advisers, accountants, etc.) in the Philadelphia area were honored. The survey asked recipients to judge and evaluate only those wealth managers known through personal experience based on nine criteria: customer service, integrity, knowledge/expertise, communication skills, value for fee charged, meeting financial objectives, post service follow up, quality of recommendations or plan developed, and overall satisfaction. Wealth managers pay no fee to be included in the research process and cannot influence the selection process.
19 Best Philadelphia Probate Attorneys - 2018
Expertise
Publications
Articles & Publications
Failing to Update Retirement Plans - How to Avoid IRS Plan Disqualification & Penalties by Using VCP
Blog and Ezine Publications and Living Trust Network
Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett: Estate Plan Wake Up Call
Blog, Living Trust Network, Ezine Publications
Silver Lining of a Bad Economy-Gifting of Shares of Stock in a Closely Held Business
Blog, Fizz Law and Ezine Publications and The Exit Planning Advisor
Gifting Shares In A Closely Held Business
Journal of Accountancy
Speaking Engagements
Federal Estate and Gift Taxation, Federal Estate and Gift Taxation, Philadelphia PA
All day lecture on estate and gift tax planning
Family Limited Partnerships, Bucks County Association of CPA Seminar, Trevose, PA
Bucks County Association of CPA Seminar
Seminar exploring the tax advantages of the family limited partnerships, along with due diligence and drafting considerations.
Legal & Tax Implications of Various Business Entities, Legal & Tax Implications of Various Business Entities, Willow Grove, PA
Seminar discussing choice of various business entities, exploring tax and practical implications.
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Department of State
Websites & Blogs
Website
STEVEN J FROMM & ASSOCIATES, PC
Blog
Philadelphia Estate and Tax Attorney Blog
Legal Answers
62 Questions Answered
Q. Mom died. All her assets are in a trust. Do I (trustee) have to file her will if it has nothing to probate? Thanks.
A: The short answer is no, if she had no assets in her name.
Q. After 2 months of marriage my husband passed away he owned a house and cars he has three step children and there is no w
A: So sorry to hear about this tragic event. When a person dies without a will then the laws of intestate succession apply. If he was domiciled in Washington at his death then the laws of that state will control. Normally, the wife gets a certain percentage of the estate and the children get the balance. You need to retain an estates attorney in Washington to assist you. Also, you will need to be appointed as Administratrix of his estate to control the administration of the estate. Do not give up this right because control is always recommended and sometimes essential in blended families.
Q. I'm a single woman, no children, all my siblings live out of state. Should I appoint a Florida lawyer as a trustee/exec
A: Mr Gunthert offers sound advice. If you have trust in your brother, that should be the major and overriding consideration as to who should serve. You really do not know who to trust these days so your brother sounds like a great choice.
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Steven J Fromm & Associates, PC - AV Rated Tax, Estates and Trusts Lawyer
1420 Walnut Street
Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Telephone: (215) 735-2336
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Virtual meetings can be arranged to suit clients' needs and availability
Steven J. Fromm & Associates, P.C. -- AV Rated Tax, Estates and Trusts Lawyer
Montgomery County
FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034
Telephone: (215) 735-2336
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Virtual meetings can be arranged for clients at their convenience.
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