Crystal L. Welton, J.D., LL.M.

Crystal L. Welton

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Crystal L. Welton is an associate attorney with McAndrews Law Offices, P.C. Her practice is primarily focused in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Tax Planning, Special Needs and Disability Planning, and Special Needs Trusts. Ms. Welton also practices in the areas of Business Law and Collections.

Professional History

Ms. Welton’s work in special needs and disability planning includes working with families to develop a plan that will best serve the needs of the disabled individual as well as his or her family. These efforts include advising regarding public benefits, preparing an estate plan that works in conjunction with a Third-Party Funded Special Needs Trust, guardianships, and Self-Funded (or OBRA-93) Special Needs Trusts that hold a disabled beneficiary’s own assets. Her work in estate planning includes preparation of Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Advanced Medical Directives, and she is experienced in techniques designed to minimize or eliminate Federal Estate Tax implications including Wills with Credit Shelter and/or Disclaimer Trusts, Marital Trusts, Grantor Trusts, gifting techniques, and Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts.

Ms. Welton is a graduate of Winthrop University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She received her J.D. from the Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She has received her Masters of Law (LL.M.) in Taxation and an Employees Benefit Certificate from the Graduate Tax Program at the Villanova University School of Law.

Bar Admissions

North Carolina

Pennsylvania

Florida

Professional Activities & Memberships

Ms. Welton is an active member of the Pennsylvania, Florida, and North Carolina State Bars.

Practice Areas

Estate Planning

Estate Administration

Special Needs Trusts

Tax Planning

Collections

Business Law

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“My family and I are thankful that Crystal was able to assist our family in the preparation of our Estate Planning documents and the Special Needs Trust for our son. Her knowledge and expertise in this area as well as her assistance has been a great comfort to my family and me.”

— B.O.