When it comes to estate planning, people often delay. Millions of Americans, including many in Pennsylvania, know what it is like to put things off until tomorrow. Sometimes, more pressing matters are the reason. But, in many cases, we just procrastinate. According to...
Month: April 2018
What are the most important documents for an estate plan?
When it comes to estate planning, there is one question that most people have first and foremost: Where do I start? For Pennsylvania residents who are thinking about starting their estate plan, it is important to know some of the key documents that should be included....
Get organized to make estate planning easier
The important task of estate planning is put off by Pennsylvania residents for one simple reason: they think it is too difficult. While there may be some obstacles in the estate planning process, why not make it easier for yourself? As a recent article noted, getting...
Understanding your options in a comprehensive estate plan
Most people probably know that they should have an estate plan, but many are reluctant to dive into this process because they believe it might be too complicated. But, while there may be complications to overcome and difficult decisions to make in the estate planning...
The deceased may suffer from identity theft, too
It's been a trying and stressful few years as your family watched your fun-loving, intelligent and physically active father deteriorate to a shell of his former self after the onset of dementia. Now, he has died. You've made the funeral arrangements, probated his...