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When Pennsylvania first acknowledged problems within its guardianship system, there was guarded optimism that timely changes would be made. Reform was long overdue and better protections for our vulnerable loved ones were necessary. So, how much progress has the state...
The majority of Americans understand what a will is, at least in concept, but many people are not nearly as familiar with living trusts. Living trusts may be important components of estate or long-term care plans. There are two main types of living trusts -- revocable...
If you disagree with the contents of a loved one's will, then you might wonder if there is anything you can do about it. In Pennsylvania, you can contest the will in certain cases. But not just everyone can contest a will for any old reason. You must fulfill several...
Like most married people, you may want to ensure that your surviving spouse can afford the quality care he or she needs after you die while also maintaining some income stream. You must decide how to structure your estate plan to best meet these goals. A special needs...
Family members often see serving as the Executor as a position of honor. You may have also shared this view. However, once the work gets started, things can become complicated very quickly. The simplest mistake may not only cost you the ire of family members but also...
When discussing care facilities, people often use the terms “nursing home,” “retirement home,” “senior housing” and “assisted living” interchangeably, which can make choosing a community more confusing. In fact, each of these terms refers to a specific type of housing...
Long-term care may not want to be something about which you want to think, but it is one of those things for which it is better to prepare than to ignore. This type of care can be expensive. While you do not know what type of care you may need, it is helpful to...
When a parent enters long-term care, it is a major step for most families. It might seem like everything is happening at once. What you might not know is that many of the details of this process are relatively simple to plan for. It is a whirlwind without preparation,...
It's important to provide support and stability for loved ones with special needs. As individuals age, family situations change and new needs develop, you may want to provide some additional stability by setting up an estate plan. Although the concept of an estate...
Developing a solid estate plan is essential to protecting your assets. Estate plans can also help you make important health care decisions and communicate those decisions to family and medical staff. An essential part of a comprehensive estate plate is a living will....
