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Thomas J. Buseck

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Thomas J.
Buseck

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Bio

Tom is an attorney at MacDonald Illig whose practice focuses on estate planning, estate and trust administration, corporate law, and tax-related matters. He works with individuals, families, and business owners to develop legal strategies that align with their financial and long-term goals. Tom also brings the perspective of a Certified Public Accountant, allowing him to provide integrated legal and financial insight.

Tom Helps Clients With:

  • Estate planning (simple and complex)
  • Wills and trusts
  • Estate and trust administration
  • Executor and trustee guidance
  • Corporate law matters
  • Contract review and negotiation
  • Real estate matters for business owners
  • Business succession planning
  • Tax-related legal matters

Tom regularly assists individuals and business owners in planning for the future while managing current legal and financial considerations.

Approach to Client Service

Tom takes a detailed yet practical approach to legal representation. He works closely with clients to understand their objectives, presents available options, and helps them choose solutions that best fit their needs. Clients rely on his hands-on approach and commitment to working through complex issues to reach effective outcomes.

Experience and Professional Background

Tom has experience advising clients on a wide range of estate, corporate, and tax-related matters. He regularly assists individuals with preparing estate plans and guides executors and trustees through the administration process.

He also represents small business owners in contract review and real estate matters, and collaborates with accountants and other advisors to develop and implement business succession plans.

In addition to his legal practice, Tom is a Certified Public Accountant, which supports his ability to address both legal and financial aspects of client matters.

Professional Involvement

Tom is known within the firm as a supportive mentor and a collaborative colleague. He is committed to building strong relationships with both clients and peers while providing attentive and thoughtful legal guidance.

Education & Admissions

Memberships & Associations

  • Erie County Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Erie County Bar Association, Treasurer 2010-2012
  • Erie County Bar Foundation, Treasurer 2014-Present 

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