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Peter Klenk is the principal of a boutique law firm concentrating its practice in probate, estate planning, will challenges and estate related litigation. Peter and staff work with clients to craft estate plans that fit the given circumstances. These plans range from wills, powers of attorneys and living wills to detailed trusts and complex plans that reduce or avoid inheritance and estate taxes or create trusts to protect special needs persons. Focusing exclusively on estate planning and probate has given our lawyers the experience and knowledge to represent fiduciaries such as personal representatives, executors, agents and trustees. Beneficiaries and potential heirs of trusts and estates also retain us to represent their interests in estate related disputes such as will challenges or to force executor or trustee accountings. Estate related litigation might include tortuous interference with expectancy, will contests, elective share disputes, undue influence, lack of capacity and trust construction. If you need estate related representation you should hire an attorney who focuses on estates. Estate planning, probate and related litigation, its all we do!
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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
25%
32 years | 3,000 cases
Litigation
25%
32 years
Probate
25%
32 years | 500 cases
Wills and Living Wills
25%
32 years | 3,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-410 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2022 2021 2020
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2
2016 2015 2014
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 29 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 29 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 30 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 32 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 35 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by Alex | April 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Great, quick work
Peter handled a rush will and POA for us just days before I was having major surgery. He and his team were efficient and thorough yet still were able to explain every step of the process in great but understandable detail. Awesome work. Can’t thank him enough.
Peter Klenk
Replied last April 10, 2020Glad to be able to help, stay healthy!
Posted by Thorir | March 26, 2020 | Estate Planning
Excellent Review of Secure Act
Reviewed with us the implications of the 2019 Secure Act, and what impact it had for our current Estate Planning Documents. Explained very clearly what options we had, and which one made most sense in our situation. Much relieved now.
Peter Klenk
Replied last March 26, 2020Thank you, stay safe!
Posted by James | March 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Very knowledgeable and responsive; reasonable rates
Mr. Klenk has prepared extensive estate and trust documents for my wife and myself at a reasonable flat fee, and recently provided prompt advice regarding implications of the new SECURE Act.
Peter Klenk
Replied last March 02, 2020Glad we could help, always happy to take your call.
Posted by Craig | October 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Peter L Klenk, Esq
I have engaged Mr Klenk to advise and provide me with all desired estate planning documents, both for myself & my daughter....these would include: last will & testament, power of attorney, durable health care power of attorney/living will, a revocable trust , and an IRA trust. I found him & his sta...
Peter Klenk
Replied last October 10, 2019Thanks for the great feedback, we enjoyed working with you also!
Posted by CARLA | August 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Unmatched expertise in Estate planning
Peter and his team elicit complete trust. Their knowledge and expertise in estate planning are unmatched. I've visited the downtown Philly office many times, and it never fails to surprise me how many of the details of my complicated family they remember with care and attention for each individual. T...
Peter Klenk
Replied last August 26, 2019We enjoyed helping; thank you for the kind words!
Peter L. Klenk's Lawyer Endorsements
"An excellent lawyer who treats his clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism. He is an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend him for future services."
"Results-oriented professional with down-to-earth personality. Highly recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer. Peter and I have worked together on matters, and I can attest that he is an excellent lawyer. He works hard for his clients, and they very much value his legal expertise."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1991
Meritorious Unit Commendation Desert Storm, United States Navy
Work Experience
1990 - 1995
Attorney, Wills and Trusts, United States Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps
Associations
1998 - Present
Philadelphia Estate Planning CouncilMember
1996 - Present
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law SectionMember
1994 - Present
American LegionCommander
1994 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Montgomery County Bar Association, Taxation SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In Re: Estate of Raymond J. Sabbatino, Deceased
Victory, the judge ordered the funds returned.
In re: Estate of Lillian Cummings
Victory, assets ordered returned to executor
Education
1995
New York University
LL.M - Master of Laws
1990
University of Minnesota Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2014
Janney Elite Financial Advisor Conference
Estate Planning and the Financial Advisor
Publications
2017
Klenklaw.com website
Will Contests Explained for the Non-Lawyer: Everything You Need To Know
2017
Klenklaw.com
The Probate Process: Everything You Need to Know
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Peter earned significant contribution points in 2016.
Legal Answers
Q&A
I am oldest next of kin and brother and five grandchildren will not sign the renunciation form.My dad did not have will.
06 Jan 2017
Q&A
If there are 2 executors can one do anything without the other knowing?
03 Jan 2017
Q&A
When a child turns 21 is Co guardianship void
02 Jan 2017