
Paralegal
Josephine M. Wagaman
Josephine (Jo) is a paralegal with over 35 years of experience. She primarily assists MPL estate administration attorneys. In this role, her responsibilities include supporting estate administration by preparing probate paperwork, scheduling virtual probate, and notifying beneficiaries of estate proceedings. She also meets and calls with clients and attorneys. The position also involves obtaining all necessary documentation to administer the estate, as well as preparing estate opening letters, Pennsylvania inheritance tax returns, fiduciary income tax returns, estate closing agreements, accounts, and final status reports, as needed. Additionally, Jo serves as a Notary Public for estate-related documents, as needed.
- Primary Attorneys
- MPL Experience
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Jo has worked at MPL Law Firm for 15 years, with 12 years at Blakey Yost Bupp & Rausch, LLP prior to the merger with MPL. Previous experience includes roles at other York County law firms. Jo has focused on estate administration for 20 years.
- Education
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Central Pennsylvania Business College, Associates Degree, Paralegal
Continuing education courses at York College of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Bar Institute.