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Expertly crafted estate planning for the LGBTQ community in PA and NJ.

What most people don’t realize is you already have a plan. The problem is if you didn’t create the documents yourself, your “plan” will follow intestate succession laws — meaning if you are incapacitated or pass away, your next of kin will take control of your estate. The person put in charge to make financial and medical decisions on your behalf will be decided by a judge — not you.

An estate plan ensures your decisions are carried out how you want.

No contested probate. No conflict. No questions. Your loved ones will know what to do next because you took the necessary steps to shield them from the stress of not knowing what you would have wanted.

Give them peace and clarity. Create an estate plan that perfectly outlines your goals and last wishes.

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Dedicated family lawyer with a special focus on collaborative, conflict-free divorce.

Obergefell v. Hodges was the landmark 2015 civil rights case that made marriage a fundamental right to all, including same-sex couples. Thanks to the ruling, LGBTQ couples who tie the knot can now claim the unlimited marital exemption for federal estate and gift taxes.

So, while “gay marriage” may now be a thing, “gay divorce” is a reality, too.

No one wins during a high conflict divorce. Well, except maybe the lawyers. Opt out of the financial and emotional stress that comes with separation and get help navigating this difficult time with an LGBT divorce lawyer that will help you move on with your life.

The journey through your separation doesn’t have to be a solo trip. A separation agreement can be just what you need to get your life back. We can show you how it works.

LGBTQ Lawyer helping gay, lesbian and transgender individuals protect their rights.

Angela Giampolo is Your Gay Lawyer (@yourgaylawyer) — lawyer, lesbian, activist and speaker. A fierce and outspoken advocate for gay rights, Angela has a deep understanding of the issues faced by the LGBTQ community because she faces the same issues every day.

As founder and managing attorney for Giampolo Law Group, Angela’s unique experience and background gives her the perfect ability to help you with whatever discriminatory issue you are facing. Stand up for yourself and Angela will stand up for you. If you feel that you have been treated unfairly or discriminated against because of your sexual orientation or how you identify, schedule a time to discuss the issue and Angela will help get you the justice you deserve. Rights are only rights if you protect them. Take a stand — and take the next step.

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Virtual Legal Services

Get the legal help you need without barriers. COVID-19 has reshaped the way the world works, but even without the crisis, convenience is what matters most. Modern law allows most legal issues to be resolved over the phone or through virtual meetings.

No matter what your legal issue is, if your matter can be resolved without courtrooms and appointments, our modern approach to law empowers you to get help without the hassle. Schedule a virtual consultation today and let us know how we can help you.

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Jul 14, 2021 | Ask the Experts, Estate Planning, Family Law

Steve O: Good Morning, Philadelphia. I hope everybody's having a wonderful week to start off. I am...

Angela Giampolo – Giampolo Law Group

Jun 2, 2021 | Ask the Experts, Estate Planning

Speaker 1: Welcome to the Ask the Experts show, where the experts offer you educational...

LGBTQ+ Moms: A Birth Certificate Does Not Equal Parentage

Jan 26, 2021 | Adoption, LGBT Adoption

Putting your name on the birth certificate of your child does not guarantee parental rights.

No Justice, No Pride: How Pride Can Aid the Immediate Social Movement

Oct 12, 2020 | Civil Rights, Legal Intelligencer, LGBT Law, Transgender Issues

June 1 marked the beginning of Pride Month, but it ultimately passed without the usual fanfare. While it was known globally that COVID-19 would upend Pride celebrations everywhere, what we could not foresee was the tragic and unjust murder of George Floyd and most recently, Tony McDade, a black transgender man shot by police in Tallahassee, Florida.

Impact on Children, Teens From Cyberbullies: Today, There’s Nowhere to Hide

Oct 5, 2020 | LGBT Law, Transgender Issues

Bullying, especially of LGBTQ youth, is responsible for countless suicides and is generally detrimental to the mental health of impacted youth.

LGBTQ+ Year in Review: Progress and Setbacks Round Out 2019

Sep 28, 2020 | Civil Rights, LGBT Law, News, Transgender Issues

The fight for LGBTQ rights has been tougher than ever in 2019 and support for our community is stronger than it has ever been. Just as with any significant, important movement, there are highs as well as lows.

I enthusiastically recommend Angela

I enthusiastically recommend Angela Giampolo Esq. for her attention to detail, and her professional yet personal touch. Angela handled my Last Will and Testament, my Living Will, and a Real Estate purchase. She made the process easy and stress free. She also answered any concerns/issues I had with empathy and a steady hand. Recently, I needed to reach out for advice and help out of the blue, and she responded to me immediately. Assisting me through a stressful moment in my life, that ended up not being the problem it could have been, due to her great work. I am confident that my experience is not an anomaly – each and every person will receive the same respectful, thorough, proficient service. The LGBTQA community in Philadelphia is blessed to have her in our corner!

Michael Byrne

Angela is as patient as she is knowledgeable

Estate planning is one of the most difficult thing I have ever done. We all work hard for our money and that should be respected in life and after it. It’s so complex it is easy to find any excuse to not do it. Angela Giampolo made me feel completely at ease. We had a discussion of assets and I was given alternatives for distribution. We discussed estate taxes and set up an option that made the most sense for me- a trust. And after that we talked about power of attorney, living will and a trust to care for my dog when I am gone. Angela is as patient as she is knowledgeable. I am so glad I found her and used her legal services. End of life planning is hard. Angela made it much easier. She is the best there is.

Leo Miller

She made a difficult and confusing process so easy

Angela is the best! She made a difficult and confusing process so easy to go through! She is truly always looking out for her client’s best interests!

Greta Neff

I didn’t have to worry about anything

I reached out to Angela when the pandemic shutdown threw a major wrench in divorce proceedings. Within a day of my initial inquiry she had already reached out to me and gotten together my paperwork. She was efficient and incredibly supportive of me through this process. Got everything perfectly streamlined and I didn’t have to worry about anything. So grateful to her and I cannot recommend her enough. She takes care of everything, even in the midst of a pandemic. I didn’t have to go down to the city once. She did everything electronically. An awesome lawyer.

Jordan Anderson

CARAVAN OF HOPE

Ensuring that all LGBTQ people have access to legal services..

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The Caravan of Hope seeks to alleviate the burdens and stress experienced by the most vulnerable of us in the LGBTQ community and ensure that people living in rural communities have access to the resources they need to thrive. LGBTQ Americans live in every corner of this country and always will; there are proud LGBTQ farmers in Iowa and cattle herders in Wisconsin. The sad reality, however, is that LGBTQ individuals in the 29 states without state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation consistently see greater disparities than in the 21 states with such laws, including less social acceptance and greater economic vulnerability, especially among African-American LGBT and individuals transgender people.