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From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “I read about trusts for children. Can a trust protect my children? Do I need a Philadelphia Trust Lawyer?” Philadelphia Trust Lawyer, Protecting Children for Over 30 Years. Philadelphians are lucky to have access to Pennsylvania’s extensive Trust laws. Over the last 20 years […]
Your Pet is Your Friend, What Happens to Your Pet When You Die? How Does a Pet Trust Work? Since the dawn of time, pets have held an essential place in our hearts and our homes. Ancient Egyptians used to mummify faithful pets and have them buried with themselves. This […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “I am an immigrant from Taiwan. I have read some of your articles about Trusts, but can you help explain to me How Trusts Protect Immigrant Families’ Money?” How Trusts Protect Immigrant Families’ Money. After living for a year in Beijing, spending several years […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “Can you provide useful examples of Bucks County Irrevocable Trusts?” Irrevocable Trusts are invaluable estate planning tools. They have many uses, but explaining them can be complicated. I find that examples help learn what is unfamiliar, so I hope you find these examples helpful. […]
Estate Planning Lawyer Allentown, PA A trust is a written agreement that lists the rules for how a person wants his or her property to be distributed after passing on. Those who have never written a trust before may have no idea where to begin. If a person were to […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “Please give me Examples of Estate Planning Protecting a Surviving Spouse.” Examples of Estate Planning Protecting a Surviving Spouse: Example of a Disclaimer Trust protecting your surviving spouse. Mr. Philadelphia had his Estate Planning Lawyer incorporate a Disclaimer Trust in his Will. At Mr. […]
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: “I want to set up a Special Needs Trust for my son in my Will. Can I fund a Special Needs Trust with life insurance?”
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: “What is a Special Needs Trust?”
A Special Needs Trust is a trust designed to hold assets for a person receiving needs-based government benefits. The person who benefits from the trust is the “beneficiary.” Typically, the beneficiary is an individual with physical or mental disabilities who qualifies for needs-based benefits, such as Medicaid. Giving this person money or making them an heirwould disqualify them. Special Needs Trusts were created to hold assets for these people without excluding them from the benefits. A Special Needs Trust allows you to look out for your loved one by providing them with the little extras that will improve their life.
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: Can I leave my watch collection to my son in Trust? “Over the years I have put together an extensive watch collection. My wife and I recently had a son, and I wish to leave him the collection. Can I leave him the collection in Trust? Can a Trust protect an inheritance?”
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: “Can I form a Special Needs Trust during my lifetime? I would like to put some money aside for my Special Needs son now. But I don’t want to disqualify him from his Medicaid.”
Peter Klenk is the founding member of Klenk Law, a seven attorney boutique estate planning law firm. We serve clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Minnesota and Florida. Peter Klenk received his Masters in Taxation LL.M. from NYU Law School and his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School. He served his country in the Navy JAGC during Desert Storm. Easy to talk to, feel free to call Peter for an appointment. We will make the process as easy as possible!
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"I worked for Peter Klenk for 4 wonderful years. I can’t speak highly enough of everyone at the firm. Everyone truly cares about their clients and has a strong sense of responsibility to get things done right. I would highly recommend Klenk Law!" Flora Novick
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Maggie K
Peter Klenk is an extraordinary attorney with positive guidance and knowledge for all of your Trust and Estate needs. We have used him for over 20 years.
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Peter G.
Very knowledgeable! Peter Klenk always has a thorough answer, and the associates have more experience than you'll find at most firms. They really only do estate work.
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D.P.
Like another reviewer, I contacted Peter through his website using the free consultation link, for a question regarding PA inheritance taxes. The question was quite technical and difficult to explain, and the answer was nowhere to be found on the web. Peter grasped precisely what I was asking, and provided a clear, helpful response (with a touch of humor) the very next day.
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Glenn P.
Peter Klenk ESQ is a thoughtful and capable attorney who we work with on estate planning issues. His firm recently provided us with new Wills, Power of Attorneys and our instructions regarding major health issues. These documents are important for estate and life planning. Peter and his team are masters in the complexities of Estate Law. We highly recommend Peter and his Associates to provide thoughtful advice and outstanding work on these complex issues of the law. Make sure your estate planning documents are up to date, and Peter can be relied on to do an excellent job. Well done Peter!
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Mr. Klenk has been easy to work with. I am confident he has given me good advice whenever I have called upon him. He has shown good work ethic and depth of knowledge in preparation of estate, wills, and trusts that I have worked with him on.