On behalf of Law Offices of Kathleen D. Schneider | Mar 26, 2020 | Estate Planning
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...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kathleen D. Schneider | Mar 17, 2020 | Estate Planning
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...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kathleen D. Schneider | Feb 3, 2020 | Divorce, Estate Planning
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...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kathleen D. Schneider | Dec 5, 2019 | Estate Planning
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...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kathleen D. Schneider | Oct 9, 2019 | Estate Planning
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...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kathleen D. Schneider | Oct 4, 2019 | Estate Planning
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...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kathleen D. Schneider | Jul 9, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
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...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kathleen D. Schneider | Jun 20, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
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...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kathleen D. Schneider | Jun 12, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
The average Pennsylvania resident attempts to paint his/her family in the best possible light. This means that some details are left out of conversations, and information regarding family dynamics, finances and other significant details are kept hidden. While this is...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kathleen D. Schneider | Apr 22, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
An important part of estate planning and probate is verifying and protecting the assets within an estate. It may be relatively easy to secure real estate and keep track of bank accounts, but for those with unusual or easily transportable valuables, extra precautions...
