No matter how much you own, you need an estate plan. You never know when you will need one, and when you are sick, you want to be sure you can focus on getting better instead of worrying about who controls your estate. Estate planning documents who you want to make...
Estate Planning
Are handwritten wills legal in Pennsylvania?
A will is something every person should have to offer guidance to their loved ones when they pass away or become incapacitated. This document can outline your wishes and desires for what should happen to your assets after your death. It also can cover your preferences...
Regular updates to an estate plan preserve intentions
When people begin coordinating an estate plan for their future, they may feel pleasantly comforted knowing that their intentions are preserved and that their family members know exactly what to do after their death. However, a common misstep that people can sometimes...
Is a living will right for you?
While planning your estate, the idea of making a living will may occur to you. However, for many people, it is not always obvious what exactly a living will is, or how it can helpful for your beneficiaries if you are unresponsive or even in a coma. The presence of a...
Revisiting your estate plan amid divorce
Splitting from your significant other is undoubtedly going to lead to changes in your life. You may feel most concerned with figuring out where you are going to live and how you are going to support yourself and your family after your divorce. However, there are other...
Can my heirs contest an irrevocable trust?
If you worry about a family member causing issues with your estate after your death, then you may take steps when creating your estate plan to avoid such problems. Trusts are usually an excellent way to avoid any upheaval and allow for the peaceful passing of assets...
Estate planning helps to distribute property as intended
Residents of Pennsylvania have the right to bequeath their property, assets and personal belongings to whomever they choose. When someone does not provide instructions through a will or trust, however, and he or she dies intestate, the Keystone State may distribute...
Do I need an estate plan?
Regardless of your age or financial status, you have probably heard others talk about an estate plan. The term may seem out of your league, but all it really means is planning for what happens after you die or if you should become incapacitated. For that reason, an...
Estate planning: The need for a special needs trust
Parents in Pennsylvania and across the country want to ensure that the needs of their children are met. Often, they work hard to leave them funds after they pass. As such, careful estate planning can help ensure that any assets left to children are cared for until an...
Will an important part of estate planning process
Even with all of the technology available today, some Pennsylvania residents still prefer the old-fashioned pencil and paper method. Whenever a thought comes to mind, it can simply be added to the list or a notation made on a piece of paper. This method may be great...