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John B. Whalen, Jr.

John B. Whalen, Jr.

• Premier Probate Wills Estates Lawyer • 63 Awards • 104 Top Client Review
  • Probate, Estate Planning
  • Pennsylvania
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John B Whalen Jr Esq

• John B. Whalen, Jr., JD., LL.M., is an AV Peer Review Rated Preeminent 5.0 and Avvo Rated 10.0 Superb (obtaining over 95 client reviews and peer endorsements) premier and prestigious Attorney and Counselor at Law. •

• He has amassed over 60 prestigious professional awards and over 5000 client reviews and endorsements.

• Mr. Whalen concentrates his three decade career in the legal areas of Pa Probate, Pa Last Wills, Pa Estates, and Pa Estate Settlement.

• Mr. Whalen provides brief free initial consults all seven days, requires a one hour ($450.00) consult fee paid in advance for client meetings, and provides home visits and flat fees.

• He is located at 696 Pont Reading Road, Ardmore, PA. 19003. Mr. Whalen serves all surrounding counties, all days, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• He can be reached by email at jw60297@me.com, and by telephone at 1-610-999-2157.

Practice Areas

• Mr. Whalen concentrates his legal practice solely in the areas of Pa Probate, Pa Model Court Accountings, Pa Estate Planning, Pa Estate Administration, Pa Estate Litigation, Pa Guardianships, Pa Beneficiary Representation, Pa Estate Law, Pa Last Wills, Pa Powers of Attorney, Pa Advance Directives, Pa Trust Law, Pa Living Wills, Fiduciary Law, Pa Inheritance, Pa Inheritance Tax, Pa Trust Administration, Pa Cemetery Law, Pa Tax Law, and Pa Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples.

Client Testimonials

• Mr. Whalen has over 3,967 LinkedIn Profile Followers. 99 LinkedIn Peer Endorsements. 27 Avvo Peer Endorsements. 24 Martindale Peer Reviews. 12 Lawyers Client Reviews. 68 Avvo Client Reviews - over 5,000 Reviews

Accolades

• Mr. Whalen has achieved the AV Peer Review Rated Preeminent award from Martindale, AV Peer Judicial Preeminent award, the Avvo Rated Superb 10.00 award, the Avvo Rated Top Lawyer award, the Clients’ Choice Award, and the Top One Percent (1%) award.

Practice Areas
    Probate
    Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
    Estate Planning
    Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Pennsylvania
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Pa Probate Wills Estates Lawyer
John B. Whalen, Jr., J.D., LL.M
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Pa Probate Wills Estates Lawyer
Lamb McErlane
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Pa Probate Wills Estates Lawyer
Lastowka Messick
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Pa Probate Wills Estates Lawyer
Forceno Hannon and Arangio
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Pa Probate Wills Estates Law Clerk/Lawyer
Joseph P. Lynch, Esq
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Education
Villanova University School of Law
LL.M.
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Widener University Delaware School of Law
J.D.
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Temple University
B.S.
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Awards
2019 Best Lawyers Daily Times
Delaware County Daily News
2019 Martindale AV Judicial
Martindale.com
2019 Martindale AV Judicial
2019 Martindale AV Preeminent
Martindale.com
2018 Lawyers AV Preeminent
Lawyers.com
2018 Top One Percent
American Registry
2018 Client Champion
Avvo
2018 Martindale AV Judicial
Martindale.com
2018 Best Lawyers DelCo Daily Times
DelCo Daily Times
2018 Avvo Superb
Avvo,com
2018 Martindale AV Preeminent
Martindale.com
2017 Martindale AV Judicial
Martindale.com
2017 Martindale AV Preeminent
Martindale.com
2017 Martindale AV Judicial
Martindale.com
2017 Top One Percent
American Registry
2017 Avvo Superb
Avvo.com
2017 Top One Percent
American Registry
2017 Client Champion Gold
Avvo.com
2016 Awesome Attorneys
Avvo.com
2016 Martindale AV Judicial
Martindale.com
2016 Client Distinction
Lawyers.com
2016 Martindale AV Preeminent 10 Years
Martindale.com
2016 Top One Percent
American Registry
2015 Awesome Attorneys
Suburban Life Magazine
2015 AV Martindale Judicial
Martindale.com
2015 Avvo Superb
Avvo.com
2015 Awesome Attorneys
Suburban Life
2015 Martindale 25 Years
Martindale.com
2014 Martindale AV Preeminent
Martindale.com
2014 Top One Percent
American Registry
2014 Martindale AV Judicial
Martindale.com
2014 Client Distinction
Lawyers.com
2013 Martindale AV Preeminent
Martindale.com
2013 Avvo Superb
Avvo,com
2013 Awesome Attorneys
Suburban Life
2013 Client Distinction
Lawyers.com
2012 Martindale AV Judicial
Martindale.com
2012 Martindale AV Preeminent
Martindale.com
2012 Top Attorneys
Main Line Today
2012 Avvo Superb
Avvo.com
2011 Martindale AV Preeminent
Martindale.com
2011 Avvo Superb
Avvo,com
2011 Awesome Attorneys
Suburban Life
2011 Martindale AV Preeminent 5 Years
Martindale.com
2011 Top One Percent
American Registry
2010 Martindale AV Preeminent
Martindale.com
2010 Bar Register Lawyer
Martindale.com
2010 Bar Register Law Firm
Martindale.com
2009 Martindale AV Preeminent
Martindale.com
2009 Bar Register Lawyer
Martindale.com
2009 Bar Register Law Firm
Martindale.com
2008 AV Preeeminent
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2007 AV Preeminent
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2006 AV Preeminent
Martindale.com
Professional Associations
State Bar of Pennsylvania
Member
Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Maintaining Power of Attorney in a HIPAA World
Martindale.com
Settlement of Small Estates upon Petition
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Speaking Engagements
11th Annual Estate Law Institute., Philadelphia, PA
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Certifications
AV Peer Review Rated
Martindale.com
Websites & Blogs
Website
Whalen Pa Probate Wills Estates
Website
Avvo.com
Legal Answers
43 Questions Answered
Q. When a married couple in PA has separate wills and the man dies, do all joint accts automatically belong to the wife?
A: … hello …

… re joint accounts? - they go to the designated joint owner …

… re bills? - they are payable by the estate …

John
Q. Can a financial power of attorney remove assets from an estate without compensation?
A: ... hello ...

... if the facts are such as you state them, then your sibling breached her fiducairy duties ... you should consult with an experienced probate/estates attorney to resolve this ...

... it will involve court - but there is no alternative ...

... I am sorry you are in this situation ...

John
Q. Pennsylvania Estate Law My dad died 2/2/2022. My sister’s the executrix and we are estranged. Want advice.
A: … hello …

… I have never heard of an executor commission being 10 percent - in Pennsylvania, it has to be “reasonable” …

… you don’t have to help her clean out the house, and being reimbursed would be up to her …

… although your father just passed a month and a half ago, you can hire an attorney to assist you …

… I would consult with an experienced probate attorney and share your concerns …

Good luck

John
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John B Whalen Jr Esq
1400 John F Kennedy Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Cell: (610) 999-2157
Monday: 9 AM - 10 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 10 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 10 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 10 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 10 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 10 PM
Sunday: 9 AM - 10 PM
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696 Pont Reading Road
Ardmore, PA 19003
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