One Estate Planning Attorney From First Draft to Final Signature

We are an estate planning attorney practice in Wexford, PA, where a founding partner personally drafts, reviews, and administers wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, so your plan reflects the life you have now and not the one you had when it was written.


When your family's future and your finances are intertwined, an estate plan works best when one attorney sees the whole picture. At Ventresca & Ventresca LLP, a founding partner with about 34 years of practice experience handles your wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate matters directly, from the first meeting to the last document.



Our Wexford office serves individuals, families, and business owners across Pittsburgh and the surrounding region, and we offer additional representation in Philadelphia and Florida.

Estate Planning Documents That Reflect Your Actual Life

A will or trust written ten or twenty years ago may describe a family and a set of assets that no longer exist. Children grow up, marriages change, property changes hands, and the law evolves. An outdated plan can leave real complications for the people you meant to look after.


We draft documents that are accurate, legally sound, and built around your current circumstances. If you already have a plan, we review it and identify what needs to change before it becomes a problem.


  • Wills, estates, and trusts drafted and reviewed for current accuracy.
  • Complex estate planning for high-asset individuals and blended families.
  • Powers of attorney for both medical decisions and financial management.
  • Probate and estate administration when a loved one has passed.
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Wills, Estates, and Trusts

We draft and review wills and trusts so your documents match the family and assets you have today. If your plan was written ten or twenty years ago, we will identify what needs to change before it creates complications for the people you meant to look after.

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Complex Estate Planning

For high-asset individuals, blended families, and business owners planning for succession, we build estate plans that account for tax consequences and family dynamics together. Our attorneys address those decisions while the plan is being drafted, not after.

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Powers of Attorney

We prepare medical and financial powers of attorney that name someone you trust to act if you cannot. Having these documents in place helps your family avoid court involvement when a decision cannot wait.

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Probate and Estate Administration

We guide executors and administrators through each stage of probate, from court filings and asset inventories to creditor notices, accountings, and final distributions. When you have recently lost a loved one, we explain your next steps and handle the process with you.

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Probate Guidance From the Attorney Who Understands the Plan

Executors and administrators often face court filings and deadlines in the middle of grief. We walk you through each stage so the estate is administered correctly and your family can focus on each other.

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Filing With the Court

We open the estate and handle the required filings on behalf of the executor or administrator.

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Inventorying Assets

We identify and document everything the estate holds.

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Notifying Creditors

We provide the notices the process requires so claims are addressed in order.

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Preparing Accountings

We prepare the accountings that show how estate funds were received and spent.

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Distributing Assets to Beneficiaries

We distribute assets according to the will or the law, and close out the estate.

What Sets Our Estate Planning Practice Apart

  • You work directly with the founding partner handling your matter, never with a paralegal or junior staff member assigned to your file.
  • Estate planning decisions carry tax consequences, and our attorneys address them while your plan is being built, not after.
  • Our founding partners have practiced since 1992, so we have seen how plans hold up over decades.
  • Same-day consultations are available, and we aim to respond to every inquiry within 24 hours, often sooner.
  • One of our founding partners is licensed in Florida, so we can address estates with property or beneficiaries in both states.

Our Process Makes It Simple

Here’s how we make estate planning in St. Louis approachable and efficient:

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Practical Guidance, Not Pressure

Book a 15-minute call—we’ll discuss your needs and answer your questions.

2. Explore Your Options

We’ll explain wills vs. trusts and help you decide what works best for your life.

3. Draft and Review

Every document is carefully created and clearly explained.

4. Sign With Confidence

You leave knowing exactly what your plan covers and how it works.

Answers Before You Draft or Update Your Estate Plan

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  • How often should I update my estate plan?

    Review your plan every three to five years, and after any major life change. Marriage, divorce, a birth, a significant shift in assets, or the death of a named beneficiary or executor are all reasons to revisit it. Plans drafted ten or twenty years ago frequently need meaningful updates.

  • What is the difference between a will and a trust?

    A will directs how your assets are distributed after death and must go through probate first. A trust holds assets during your lifetime and transfers them under its own terms, often without probate. The right structure depends on the size of your estate, your family situation, and your goals.

  • Do I need a power of attorney if I already have a will?

    Yes, because a will takes effect only after death. A medical power of attorney names someone to make health decisions if you cannot, and a financial power of attorney names someone to manage your finances. Without them, your family may need court involvement to act for you.

  • Do I need an estate planning attorney in Wexford, or can I use online forms?

    Online forms can produce a document, but they do not account for your assets, your family, or Pennsylvania law. An attorney tailors the plan to your situation and reviews it as your circumstances change. That matters most with blended families, business interests, or property in more than one state.

  • Does Ventresca & Ventresca handle probate and estate administration?

    Yes. We assist executors and administrators through the full probate process, from court filings to final distribution. If you have recently lost a family member, we can explain your next steps.

Serving Wexford, Pittsburgh, and Beyond

Our primary office is in Wexford, PA, and we serve clients throughout the Pittsburgh metro area, including Allegheny, Butler, Beaver, Washington, and Fayette Counties. We also represent estate planning clients in Philadelphia and Florida.



If your estate has assets in multiple states, a Florida property, or beneficiaries in different jurisdictions, we have the licensure and experience to address it.