Wills and Estate

No one knows when their time will come, but everyone should be prepared for the eventuality. An estate plan is one of the most important steps to ensure that your loved ones are taken care of after you're gone. An estate plan can also provide peace of mind in knowing...

A will is, without a doubt, the cornerstone of any estate plan. However, for your will to serve its intended purpose, it must be duly written in accordance with Pennsylvania law. And this means that the testator must at least be 18 years old at the time of signing the...

After making your estate plans, it is crucial to revise them every couple of years. You shouldn’t wait to update your estate plans after any drastic event in your life. That way, you will ensure that only the deserving parties get a share of your estate. Below is what...

Generally speaking, anything that is titled in your own name is considered to be a part of your estate. Estate assets could include physical items such as a Pennsylvania home or digital items such as shares of stock. Let's take a look at what happens to estate assets...

As you begin to think about your estate planning, you realize that you’re in a position financially where you can afford to give your adult children (or other family members) some of their inheritance now -- rather than wait until you’re no longer around.  A 2019...

Your estate plan provides valuable information about how you want your assets distributed after your death. It also includes instructions about what you want to happen if you’re incapacitated and unable to make decisions on your own.  As you’re creating the terms of...

As you get older, you may start to look into estate planning and all the documents that you’d like to include in your estate plan. Among those documents will be a will called your living will. A living will is not intended to be used after you pass away, which is...

Becoming a parent completely changes your priorities in life. Making sure that your children have everything they need will quickly become the most important thing to you.    Even if you had no desire to make a last will before the birth of your children, providing...

When you have a lifetime of resources at your disposal, you may want to do something supportive and loving for the people closest to you. Unfortunately, not everyone handles receiving an inheritance well. Some people with a predisposition toward destructive or...

If you own property in Pennsylvania, it is a good idea to have an estate plan. The same is true if you have children who may need a guardian in the event that you are no longer able to take care of them. Having a plan in place may make it easier to ensure that those...

Most Pennsylvania parents want nothing more than for their children to have the best possible start in life. Part of that can mean giving them the resources to really take on the world. One great way to do this is by setting up a trust fund for them. However, there...

Estate planning could involve many various elements, but the most well-known might entail writing a will. Pennsylvania residents may wonder how to go about writing a will or might even be unsure of the value. Working with an attorney could provide insights into why a...

When Pennsylvania residents die, very few people can contest their will. You might be able to do so if you meet certain qualifications. However, a will contest is a long and complex process that might not benefit you in the end. Who is allowed to contest a will? After...

Contrary to popular belief, an estate plan isn't something you should craft, sign and place in a drawer until you pass on. The fact is that estate plans are an important piece of everyday life, and although you may not have to look at your will every week, it still...

The process of creating an estate plan can seem overwhelming, but if you take it one step at a time, you can complete the necessary documents. You should keep in mind that Pennsylvania has an inheritance tax. Working with an attorney can help you make the necessary...