Comprehensive Estate Planning And Probate Advocacy
Choosing an executor is an important part of the estate planning process. The person you choose as your executor will be responsible for handling your estate after you pass away, so it is important that you choose the best person for the job. Who can serve as...
If you are a parent of minor children in Pennsylvania, you may wonder what would happen to them if something happened to you. How can you ensure that your wishes are respected and that your children are in good hands? One way to address these questions is to name a...
People in Abington Township might assume that they do not have complicated estate planning needs. They may think that complicated estates only involve those who have acquired a lot of wealth over their lives. The temptation might be to try to put together a simple...
Anyone who is 18 years of age or older has the legal right to make decisions for themselves. However, not all adults have the capacity to take care of themselves. In such cases, a conservatorship may be granted to allow another adult to provide care to an...
There are many reasons Pennsylvania residents postpone drafting as estate plan. For some, they do not like thinking about their death while they are young and healthy. Others associate wills, healthcare directives and other estate planning documents with decisions...
Having an estate plan is a protective measure for a person and their family. In Pennsylvania, it is a key aspect of ensuring property goes where a person—the testator—wants it to go. However, just because a person crafted a will does not mean it should remain...
Pennsylvania residents who are getting ready to start working to put together a comprehensive estate plan often think, where do I begin? Every person’s financial and family situations are different, which, in turn, makes every estate plan unique. However, as a recent...
Americans need long-term care planning. It may seem like it is a long time away from now, but two-thirds of every American will need elder care. This includes daily living assistance, like assistance with toileting, bathing, walking, etc. What is long-term care?...
Once you have gone through the estate planning process, one of the last things you will need to do is select your trustee. You may be tempted to use the same person as your executor, who is likely a friend or family member. However, unless that person is an Abington,...
Many Pennsylvanians are concerned as to what might happen to them if they are incapacitated after an injury or illness. They might have limits as to what kind of treatment they want to be given. Or they want to make sure they are given various treatments. It is in...