One of the principal reasons for making a will in Pennsylvania is to avoid conflict among potential heirs by resolving all questions about the distribution of assets. Unfortunately, even a carefully drafted will may offend certain family members who thought they would...

People often put off thoughts of future planning in the event that something might happen to them. Taking steps to ensure that your assets go where you want them to can make a lot of sense, though, if you want to help secure a financial future for your loved ones....

When it comes to estate planning, there are many different options available to achieve the results you want. Some options will be more or less important to different people and at different times during their lives. A power of attorney is a tool which can be useful...

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...