Jennifer M. Breton - a Philadelphia, United States Estate Planning Lawyer

Philadelphia Estate Planning Lawyer

Updated: 03/26/2026

Areas of Practice

Estate Planning 40%
Estate Administration 40%
Trust Administration 15%
Litigation 5%

Litigation: 5%

Attorney Information

Overview

Jennifer is the Chair of the Trusts and Estates Department and concentrates her practice in the area of estate planning, estate administration, trust administration, and taxation. She enjoys creative problem solving and is known for her compassion and the ability to simplify complicated concepts for her clients.

Jennifer is a licensed member of the bar in Pennsylvania and is also admitted to practice in the United States Tax Court, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Jennifer frequently teaches CLE programs for attorneys and offers programs for the public, on topics related to estate planning, estate administration, and tax. She also offers pro bono estate planning services to first responders through the Wills for Heroes program.

Jennifer graduated from West Chester University in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor concentration in Communications. Jennifer received her J.D. from Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, Delaware, where she notably served as Editor-in-Chief of the Widener Law Symposium Journal. Jennifer later received her Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation and an Estate Planning Certificate from Temple University Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia, where she was honored with the Faculty Award. While at Temple, Jennifer won first place in the American Bar Association Law Student Tax Challenge.

Jennifer is an active member of her community, where she was elected to the Caln Township Board of Commissioners (2016-2020) and served as Vice President of the Board of Commissioners (2016-2017), and then as President of the Board of Commissioners for the remaining three years of her four-year term. Jennifer also volunteered with the Fund for Women and Girls,the animal rescue organization Spay 'n Save, and the Downingtown Library Board of Trustees.

In her free time, Jennifer enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her husband and three children.

Awards and Honors

Honors

"Top Lawyer" Wills and Trusts for Main Line Today

Education

Legal Education
- Widener University Delaware Law School, Wilmington, Delaware, 2002
  J.D.
  Honors: Academic Support Tutor
  Honors: Moot Court: Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court
  Honors: Study abroad: Geneva, Switzerland
  Honors: Internship: Women’s World Summit Foundation, Geneva, Switzerland
  Law Review: Widener Law Symposium Journal, Editor-in-Chief
- Temple University Beasley School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  LL.M. Taxation, Estate Planning Certificate (2020)
  Honors: Distinguished Class Participation; Faculty Award
  Honors: Academic Support Tutor
  Honors: American Bar Association Law Student Tax Challenge: First Place
Non Legal Education
- West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania, 1999
  B.A.
  Honors: Student Trustee, Council of Trustees
  Minor: Communication
  Major: Political Science

Current Employment Position(s)

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Partner
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Languages

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English
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Classes and Seminars

Special Needs Trusts 101 (World Financial Group)
Pennsylvania Medicaid Asset Planning (National Business Institute)
Basic Tax Concerns in Drafting Wills & Trusts (National Business Institute)
Pennsylvania Wills and Trusts (National Business Institute)
Telework & Taxation (TMACC)
Probate from Start to Finish (National Business Institute)

Published Works

Articles

Estate Planners Don't Need to be Insecure About SECURE 2.0, Chester County Bar Association New Matter, Q2, 2023

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania, 2004
U.S. Tax Court
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
United States Supreme Court

Other Affiliations

Philadelphia Bar Association
Philadelphia Estate Planning Council
Chester County Bar Association, Tax Committee Chairperson

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Contact

Philadelphia, PA

One Logan Square
130 North 18th Street
Suite 1500
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Directions

Phone: 215-790-0100

Fax: 215-790-0509

Email: Send a message

Website: https://www.astorweiss.com

Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30-5:30; Saturday and Sunday by Appointment Only

Credit Cards Accepted

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