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Who handles probate and estate administration for a decedent? Pennsylvania residents are probably aware that it is the Executor named in the decedent's Will. Many people consider it an honor to be designated as the Executor, but they do not fully understand the duties...
Guardianships may be needed for loved ones with dementia. Why? It can be hard for Pennsylvania residents to watch their relatives grow old. We all know that, for many people, old age can come with certain symptoms which may sometimes be debilitating, like vision...
Long term care planning is only one area covered by attorneys who practice "elder law." What is meant by that term? Most Pennsylvania residents are familiar with some of the most common areas of law: personal injury, medical malpractice, divorce and criminal law, for...
Powers of Attorney are written by Principals to give authority to Agents to handle financial matters. When the Principal passes away, the Power of Attorney ends. Misunderstandings sometimes occur when a friend or relative is given authority to deal with financial...
Estate administration and the probate process can be complicated, with many different options for every person's unique circumstances. It takes training, attention to detail and no small amount of patience to handle matters in this area of law. In Pennsylvania, the...
Your mom is pretty much a superhero. When you were younger she taught you, disciplined you and nurtured you. You will never forget that time you fell and scraped your knee on the pavement. It bled, and she scooped you up into her arms as if you weighed nothing at all....
Previous posts here have mentioned how many people wait until later in life to begin seriously thinking about estate planning. So, the reasoning should be that most people over the age of 50 probably have estate planning documents in place, right? Well, according to...
Medicaid/Medical Assistance planning should be an important consideration for many Pennsylvania residents who are thinking about how to cover the cost of medical expenses. Despite the efforts of the federal government, health care costs in America continue to rise....
What is probate and estate administration in Pennsylvania? When a person dies owning assets in his or her name alone, an estate may need to be "opened" by a personal representative to handle the assets and to settle the decedent's affairs. When Pennsylvania residents...
In the best-case scenario, every Pennsylvania resident would have estate plans and long-term care plans in place for when they are needed. Unfortunately, most of our readers know that the reality is that way too few people have these types of plans in place. In some...