Though you certainly hope that you will never end up facing an incapacitating medical scenario, you know that the possibility exists. Just like all other Pennsylvania residents and people all over the world, you are not immune to accidents or many serious illnesses....
Estate planning? Talk it over with family
Any time individuals make decisions that could affect their family, it is often important to talk about those decisions together. For example, if Pennsylvania residents decide to move forward with estate planning, they may want to include their loved ones by...
Revocable or irrevocable trust: Which is right for you?
If you are thinking about the future and planning for it financially, you may realize there is a lot to learn about your options. Having a will in place may not meet your goals for providing for your loved ones and protecting your wealth. Therefore, you may be...
All adults need at least a few estate planning documents in place
Avoiding things that make them uncomfortable is something that many people in Pennsylvania and other areas do. However, as uncomfortable as it might be to consider estate planning, it is important that it gets done. Without a plan, family members may be left to wonder...
Irrevocable trusts may be useful to some in Pennsylvania
Everyone’s life has an overwhelming number of minor details. Because those details differ from person to person, every estate plan is different as well. As a result, irrevocable trusts may be useful planning tools for some Pennsylvania residents, but not necessarily...
Parents may want to consider estate planning early
Becoming a parent means that life changes almost completely. Many Pennsylvania parents may need some time to adjust to their new life, but they often do so with joy and happiness. Having children can mean that certain tasks that were once put off may need addressing...
5 estate planning mistakes to avoid
People make mistakes when it comes to estate planning all of the time. Estate planning involves much more than deciding who will receive what after you’ve gone. It’s important to consider the bigger picture and to understand how a comprehensive estate plan can benefit...
5 reasons to update your estate plan
Estate planning is not a one-and-done process. Life changes all the time, so estate plans must change too. Anytime is a good time to reassess your estate plan, but you should make updates when you have big life changes. Here are a few events that should prompt you to...
I’m In My 30’s, Do I Need a Will?
We often think of Wills as something we will need later in life. But, just like having a retirement plan, the sooner you start, the more secure you can be. GET EDUCATED EARLY Talking to an attorney about Estate Planning will provide you with an understanding of what...
Are Online Wills Valid in Pennsylvania?
With the growing popularity of legal websites that produce boilerplate forms, I get asked this question a lot. The answer is MAYBE. In Pennsylvania, there is no requirement that an attorney has to draft your will. There is also no requirement that only a licensed...
