ANDREA L. FILBECK is an associate attorney in the Private Wealth group at GF&M, where she focuses on trusts and estates matters, including the administration and modification of Delaware trusts and advising clients on complex wealth planning strategy. She collaborates with corporate and individual fiduciaries nationwide, assisting with trust migrations, trustee changes, and the tax-efficient incorporation of Delaware trusts into broader financial plans. Her deep experience as a practicing CPA, combined with her focused legal training, enables her to craft and evaluate sophisticated trust arrangements with tailored precision.
Andrea advises a diverse clientele, including Delaware residents, local and national financial institutions, high-net-worth individuals, and corporate trustees. She focuses on understanding and addressing their personal and business goals, assisting them with strategic trust planning and modification, and ensuring that trust structures align with their long-term goals. This includes advising on the establishment of new trusts, revising existing arrangements to meet evolving needs, and transferring trusts to Delaware to take advantage of its favorable legal framework. She is well-versed in the tax advantages and pitfalls that are crucial to wealth planning and trust strategies.
Prior to her legal career, Andrea worked as a Certified Public Accountant at a Big Four accounting firm and a prominent educational institution, where she specialized in financial reporting. She transitioned to legal practice through an accelerated JD program, excelling academically and earning multiple awards for her achievements. Andrea further broadened her experience through internships and practice at prominent local and national law firms, where she honed her skills in corporate governance, international corporate tax planning, and trusts and estates matters. This diverse professional background enables her to approach legal challenges with a well-rounded financial and analytical perspective.
Andrea is deeply committed to her community, serving as a board member for the Friends of Wilmington Parks and volunteering with Delaware Volunteer Legal Services Wills and Estates Clinics. Originally from Erie, Pennsylvania, she has settled in the tri-state area with her husband and high school sweetheart. Together, they enjoy exploring all that Delaware has to offer.
