Estate planning can mean considering some unpleasant topics. One of these is the possibility of incapacity. In other words, this means coming up with a plan for what should happen if one day you are unable to make important decisions on your own. While this may be an...
For Pennsylvanians who are thinking about the future and want to be prepared, creating an estate plan is a wise step. The most basic type of estate planning document is a will. Many might think that once a will is completed, it is unlikely that changes will be...
If you’re parents are getting older, then you might be worried about their health and overall wellbeing, as well as what will happen to their estate once they pass away. These are normal concerns. The scary reality, though, is that many people forego estate planning...
For some of us, we have gotten the executor call. It is the call from a loved one who is doing their estate plan, usually by themselves or with an online form, and they want to know if we can be their executor. Some of us probably said, “yes” without even knowing what...
When Pennsylvania residents get their estate plan completed and executed, they probably feel a great sense of relief. No problem with that – it is something to take pride in, since many people never even get around to having an estate plan drafted. But, once the plan...
Parents of special needs children in Hazelton realize that their future will look very different from their counterparts. They understand that their child will need their help, emotionally and financially for much of their adult lives. Parents of special needs...
When Pennsylvania residents are finally ready to sit down and get started on their estate plans, usually their first question is: Where do I start? That is understandable, as there are many different options when it comes to estate planning and each person’s estate...
A lot of people who engage in estate planning worry not only about the future of their loved ones, but also the viability of their estate. They find themselves concerned about the longevity of their assets and whether they’ll be used appropriately once they’re gone....
It is just as important to keep an estate plan fresh and up-to-date as it is to have one to begin with. Estate planners should be familiar with important times to update their estate plan. No two estate plans are alike and estate planning tools provide the flexibility...
Once you and any other parents are gone, all your children may have left is one another. For many Pennsylvania residents working on their estate plans, figuring out how to leave assets behind to siblings without causing strife between or among them is an important...