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John R. Lolio, Jr.

Shareholder
jlolio@shermansilverstein.com
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Phone: (856) 661-2094

New Jersey, Pennsylvania & New York

Meet John

John R. Lolio, Jr. is a shareholder who heads up the Firm’s Estates and Trusts Group. He has significant experience in all aspects of estate planning and administration including:

  • Trust and Estate planning
  • Business succession planning
  • Gift planning
  • Charitable planning
  • Probate
  • Estate and trust administration
  • Fiduciary taxation
  • Elder law
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Private foundations
  • Guardianships

Mr. Lolio is adept at preparing sophisticated wills and trusts for high net worth clients. He understands that for clients to achieve their goals and wishes, fully integrated plans are a must. To that end, Mr. Lolio works closely with clients' financial advisors and accountants.

In addition, Mr. Lolio helps executors and trustees. He knows they are often thrust into these complex roles without realizing they have become fiduciaries with heavy legal responsibility. Mr. Lolio guides them to make sure they properly perform their duties. He also:

  • Prepares and files federal and state inheritance/estate tax returns in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York.
  • Advises fiduciaries on, and helps them navigate through, IRS and state audits.

A frequent lecturer before numerous professional and business organizations, including the National Business Institute and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Lolio also serves on the Board of Directors, and is an officer, of several private foundations.

Education

J.D., Widener University , 1980

B.S., Villanova University, 1976
Magna Cum Laude

Professional & Bar Association Memberships

New York Bar Association
Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section (member since 1990)

Industry Areas

Closely held family businesses and professional groups (i.e. doctors, dentists, engineers, architects, etc.)

Non-Legal Activities

Fishing, swimming, farming and spending time with grandchildren and family.