John M. Pelet III - Philadelphia, PA
Attorney at Astor Weiss Kaplan & Mandel, LLP
Estate Planning Lawyers in Philadelphia, PA
One Logan Square 130 North 18th Street Suite 1500 Philadelphia, PA 19103
Philadelphia Estate Planning Lawyer
Updated: 03/23/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning 50%
- Estate Administration 30%
- Trust Administration 20%
Attorney Information
Overview
John Pelet is an associate in the Wills, Trusts, Estates and Tax Department.
Prior to joining Astor Weiss Kaplan & Mandel, LLP, John worked for 14 years at a small law office specializing in estate planning, trust administration, estate administration and fiduciary income tax preparation.
John prepares both basic and sophisticated Wills and Trust instruments. If appropriate, these documents contain planning for federal estate tax, GST tax and/or state inheritance tax. He also prepares financial and medical powers of attorney and living wills, and provides guidance on completion of beneficiary designations for life insurance, qualified plans, IRAs and other retirement assets.
John has spent much of his career counseling Trustees on their duties with respect to the administration and distribution of Trusts. He has prepared fiduciary accounts for Trusts and Estates and has assisted in the preparation of fiduciary income tax returns, as well as individual income tax returns. He has prepared and filed several Court Accountings and has personally appeared in Orphans' Court on behalf of Trustees and Executors at Audit hearings.
John enjoys golf, traveling and spending time with his wife, Cindy, and their young children, Ethan and Claire.
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Richmond, School of Law,
Richmond,
Virginia, 2011
J.D.
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University of Richmond, School of Law,
Richmond,
Virginia, 2011
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Non Legal Education
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University of Richmond, 2007
B.A.
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University of Richmond, 2007
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Law Offices of John R. Twombly, Jr., Staff Attorney, 2005 - 2020
Pro Bono Activities
- Philadelphia VIP volunteer
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania, 2012
Other Affiliations
- Philadelphia Estate Planning Council
- Chester County Bar Association
Contact
One Logan Square
130 North 18th Street
Suite 1500
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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
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