Areas of Practice
Wealth Preservation
Education
Villanova University School of Law, J.D, cum laude
Villanova University, B.A. cum laude
Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. Supreme Court

Wayne C. Buckwalter
Partner
Philadelphia
215.564.1700
WBuckwalter@cohenseglias.com
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WAYNE C. BUCKWALTER is a partner in the firm and Chair of the Wealth Preservation Group.  Mr. Buckwalter’s practice emphasizes innovative estate and business succession planning, including the creation of revocable trusts, life insurance trusts, wills, charitable trusts and gifts, private annuity plans, qualified residence trusts and family limited partnerships. It also involves the structuring of asset ownership, life insurance and retirement plans to creatively achieve optimal income and estate tax savings. This frequently involves restructuring existing business entities, the creation of new business entities and real estate issues.  Wayne’s practice includes the settlement of trusts and estates including all required tax preparation and filings.  In addition, he regularly advises and forms non-profits.

Mr. Buckwalter is a member of the Chester County Bar Association, where he has previously served as chairman of the Judicial Evaluation and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committees. He is a member of the Philadelphia Bar Association where he participates in the Probate and Trust Law Section and the Philadelphia Estate Planning Council.

In addition, Mr. Buckwalter is the solicitor for Habitat of Humanity of Chester County, Pennsylvania Home of the Sparrow, and Good Works, Inc. He is a member of the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce. He is a member of the National Alliance of Trust and Estate Professionals and is a regular seminar presenter on the bank topics of income, gift and estate taxation, wealth transfer and business succession planning.

His interests include biking, catamaran sailing, golf, and a lifelong dedication to the Philadelphia Eagles. Wayne lives in Downingtown, Pennsylvania with his wife and three children.

Publications

  • Trust Planning for Beneficiaries with Addictions (PDF)
    November 9, 2009
    Wayne Buckwalter authors article entitled "Trust Planning for Beneficiaries with Addictions", which appeared in the New Jersey Law Journal.
  • Top 10 Common IRA and Retirement Plan Mistakes (PDF)
    Wayne Buckwalter authors article entitled "Top 10 Common IRA and Retirement Plan Mistakes".
  • When A Client Dies (PDF)
    March 1, 2009
    Wayne Buckwalter is quoted many times in an article entitled, "When A Client Dies" written by Steven A. Meyerowitz.  Wayne comments on instances where having a plan are crucial to a client's family and business. Learn more about what steps you need to take in this informative article.
  • How do I Sell My Company Without Firing Myself? (PDF)
    November 26, 2007
    Wayne Buckwalter authors article entitled "How do I Sell My Company Without Firing Myself?"

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