Meet Sarahlyn Melchert, Esq.
Sarahlyn Melchert is licensed to practice law in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania and has experience representing clients in both State and Federal courts. Before focusing her practice on estate planning and administration, she gained valuable experience working on both the plaintiff and defense sides of civil litigation, giving her a well-rounded understanding of legal issues that affect individuals, families, and businesses.
A graduate of Rowan University, Sarahlyn earned bachelor's degrees in English and Secondary Education before attending Drexel University's Thomas R. Kline School of Law on scholarship, graduating in 2019.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Sarahlyn worked as a high school English teacher - an experience that continues to shape her approach to practicing law. She believes legal guidance should be understandable, practical, and tailored to each client's unique situation.
When she isn't practicing law, Sarahlyn enjoys supporting local businesses, attending Phillies games, and spending time with her family on the farm where she was raised and still proudly calls home.
Services
Estate Planning
Estate planning allows you to make important decisions today that protect your loved ones tomorrow. Sarahlyn works closely with clients to create personalized estate plans that provide peace of mind while helping families avoid unnecessary complications in the future.
Estate planning services may include:
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Last Will and Testament
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Revocable Living Trusts
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Financial Powers of Attorney
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Healthcare Directives
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Living Wills
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Guardianship Planning for Minor Children
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Beneficiary Planning
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Asset Protection Strategies
Estate Administration & Probate
Helping families navigate difficult times with confidence.
The loss of a loved one can be overwhelming. Sarahlyn provides compassionate guidance through the probate and estate administration process, helping executors and families understand their responsibilities while ensuring estates are administered efficiently and in accordance with the law.
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Probate Administration
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Executor Guidance
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Estate Asset Distribution
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Court Filings
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Creditor Notifications
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Estate Closing
Farm & Land Succession Planning
For many South Jersey families, farmland represents more than property - it represents history, livelihood, and legacy. Sarahlyn understands the unique challenges facing agricultural families and works to develop succession plans that preserve farms while helping ease transitions between generations.
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Farm Succession Planning
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Agricultural Estate Planning
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Family Transfer Strategies
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Multi-Generation Planning
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Land Preservation Considerations
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Family Business Planning
Trust Planning
Flexible solutions for protecting your assets and your family.
Trusts can provide greater control over how assets are managed and distributed while helping protect beneficiaries and simplify future administration. Sarahlyn works with clients to determine whether trusts are an appropriate part of their estate plan.
Trust services include:
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Revocable Living Trusts
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Testamentary Trusts
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Special Needs Planning
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Asset Management Strategies
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Trust Amendments and Restatements
Powers of Attorney & Healthcare Planning
Unexpected illness or injury can leave families making difficult decisions. Establishing powers of attorney and healthcare directives ensures someone you trust can make financial and medical decisions on your behalf if you're unable to do so yourself.
Documents include:
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Durable Financial Power of Attorney
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Medical Power of Attorney
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Advance Healthcare Directive
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Living Will
Powers of Attorney & Healthcare Planning
Unexpected illness or injury can leave families making difficult decisions. Establishing powers of attorney and healthcare directives ensures someone you trust can make financial and medical decisions on your behalf if you're unable to do so yourself.
Documents include:
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Durable Financial Power of Attorney
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Medical Power of Attorney
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Advance Healthcare Directive
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Living Will