Comprehensive Estate Planning And Probate Advocacy
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...
Readers of this legal blog are familiar with guardianships and conservatorships as we talk about them a lot. Indeed, in a recent blog post, we wrote about guardianships as they relate to adults. However, the more common use for guardianship is for children, which is...
A power of attorney (POA) grants a person the legal authority to act on behalf of another. Specifically, the individual authorized to act – the agent - may take care of the other’s business and personal matters for another person. Importantly, this authority has...
Many parents take proactive steps to create an estate plan. While the benefits of early planning are numerous, the documents, over time, may become outdated based on significant life changes. While still valid and enforceable, they may not reflect current times and...
You may assume that wills are something only meant for the elderly. But the truth is, there are many reasons having a will is a good idea, no matter what your age. Reduce family conflict and stress A will is the best way to protect you and your family from the stress...
Throughout the various stages of our lives, our estate plans get more complicated. Indeed, our first estate plan at 18 may only include a healthcare proxy and payable on death designations on our accounts. Then, as we age, we add layers of complexity. First, a will;...
It is natural for people to put things off. This is especially true with estate planning and creating a will. For Pennsylvanians of any age, it can be difficult to think about even though they are aware of the importance of having an estate plan. The purpose of a will...
Pennsylvania residents probably know how important it is to have an estate plan in place. Not only does such a plan provide specific details for how a person would like assets and debts to be addressed after death, but estate plans can also provide details for other...