You want to take care of your family, no matter if you are physically present. That is why you feel now is an ideal time to tend to estate planning matters. But what do you know about common estate planning blunders and how to avoid them? Whenever possible, learn from...
Estate Planning & Probate
What are the traits of a good executor?
Pennsylvania residents put a lot of thought into your life. It makes sense that you should also put a lot of thought into how you want to handle your end of life matters. To this end, creating an estate plan is important. And what is one of the most crucial parts of a...
3 basic estate planning documents all adults need
We understand that estate plans are difficult to think or talk about. Nevertheless, you still need one regardless of your circumstances because you never know what the future might bring. If you are still single, relatively young and not wealthy, you do not need an...
Do you have the facts about estate planning?
Most Americans do not prioritize estate planning. While it is crucial to provide guidance for how to handle your household and assets after you pass, many Pennsylvanians put it off. There are several reasons that a person may decide not to focus on his or her estate...
Can I leave money to a charity in my will?
If you regularly give to charity, then it is probably not a question in your mind that you would like to leave something for your favorite charities when you die. You certainly can leave money to a charity in your will, but there is another option that might be more...
Why is it important to have a business succession plan?
Pennsylvania business owners starting out on their venture likely have a few questions. You may wonder when you should start worrying about a business succession plan. The surprising answer is: you should consider your succession plan right away. This is true no...
Why should you choose to change your estate plan?
If you are like most people, then you probably finished your estate plan and then forgot about it. While some people make changes with every small life update, most do not focus on estate planning often enough. According to Forbes, if you do not change your estate...
Can you improve your estate plan?
When you create an estate plan, you do not create it and then forget about it. If you want your loved ones taken care of and your wishes honored, you need to update your estate plan regularly, according to Forbes. When was the last time that you reviewed your...
What is a living will?
As complicated as our financial lives are in the modern era, it is no surprise that estate planning is becoming more and more of a necessity. However, it is not just for financial reasons that you need to be considering estate planning in Pennsylvania. People are...