Overview

As a member of the firm's Litigation and Trusts and Estates practices, Kendra's practice is devoted to the representation of fiduciaries in fiduciary matters involving estates, trusts and guardianships with the primary focus on the representation of corporate fiduciaries and banks in complex trust and estates matters.

Kendra provides advice and assists her clients in the management of fiduciary risk, document interpretation, and the application of legal standards, statutes and various regulations in the fiduciary setting as well as litigation of fiduciary matters in Orphans’ Courts throughout the Commonwealth.

What does Kendra do for Clients?
Kendra’s practice focuses on the representation of corporate fiduciaries in complex trust and estate matters. She brings over 30 years of experience and an in depth knowledge of the law as it pertains to fiduciary issues in including trust modification and termination, litigation related to the reasonableness of various fees, property related issues and resolution of contested matters.

How does Kendra spend her free time?
Kendra loves to travel and to spend time with family and friends. She is an avid gardener, dog lover and an erstwhile interior designer. She loves to cook and also bakes an amazing loaf of bread!

  • Charitable trust: Representation in widely reported and contested cy pres proceeding.
  • Fiduciary: Representation in contests involving a historic art collection, monuments, and other artifacts of historic significance, supported by charitable funds.
  • Fiduciary: Representation in an orphaned property dispute.
  • Agent: Representation in a power of attorney matter resulting in a change in Pennsylvania law on gifting.
  • Family member/beneficiaries: Representation in estate proceedings involving breach of the fiduciary duty, surcharge, and self-dealing.
  • Minor beneficiary: Service as court-appointed counsel ad litem involving trust modification and administration.
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D.
  • Franklin & Marshall College, B.A.
  • Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
  • Best Lawyers®, Lawyer of the Year, Fiduciary Litigation, 2017, 2023, 2026, 2027
  • Tribute to Women of Excellence, YWCA of Greater Harrisburg, 2025
  • Lawyer of the Year®, Best Lawyers, Litigation-Trusts and Estates, 2020
  • 2018 Women of Influence, Central Penn Business Journal
  • Philadelphia Magazine Top Attorneys in Pennsylvania
  • Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent rated
  • SuperLawyer
  • American Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Lancaster Bar Association, Past-Chair of Law Review Committee and Nominating Committee, past Member of Judiciary Committee and Board of Directors
  • Lancaster Chamber
  • State Orphans’ Court Rules Committee, Past Chair, Past Member
  • Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Advisory Council on Elder Justice in the Courts
  • Lancaster County Orphans’ Court Rules Committee
  • Economic Development Corporation of Lancaster, Executive Committee, Board, Chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
  • The Hamilton Club of Lancaster, President, Board of Directors
  • Franklin & Marshall College, Member, Leadership Council and Alumni Volunteer
  • Lancaster County Civil Rules Task Force
  • Lancaster County Community Foundation, Community Volunteer, Grant Reviewer
  • Lancaster Symphony Orchestra, Past Board Chair
  • United Way of Lancaster County, Past Board Member and Campaign Committee Member
  • Joint State Commission on Decedents Estates
  • Visiting Nurse Association, Past Board Member

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