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...

In Pennsylvania, individuals have broad discretion to dispose of their estates as they see fit. Therefore, Pennsylvanians often draft wills and other estate planning documents to keep property from passing through the commonwealth's intestacy laws. Sometimes, though,...

Even though the majority of Americans know what a will is, most are far less familiar with the power of living trusts. In reality, most Americans could benefit from using a living trust as a cornerstone of their estate plan, just like a will is. The two main varieties...

Trusts are valuable estate planning tools, and there are many types of trusts available under Pennsylvania law. All trusts require a trustee. The trustee’s job is to follow the terms of the trust, manage the trust’s assets, handle distributions and pay all necessary...

Estate planning encompasses a variety of factors. Much of it depends upon having the right documents filled out correctly and keeping them updated with the latest information. Two vital documents smooth out the process of estate panning and administration. Power of...

Your estate plan may include a digital executor and instructions to carry out specific wishes for your online accounts. If they contain digital assets, such as downloadable songs or books, you may need to list them in your will or trust, along with a beneficiary....

As you create your estate plan, you do not necessarily have to choose between a will and a trust. Because they are different documents that accomplish different things, many people include both in their estate plans. However, in some situations, it is better to have...