As Pittsburgh residents grow older, they may face a myriad of legal issues. How they choose to deal with them can not only determine how they will be spending their own old age, but also how their heirs will be taken care of after they pass away. Delaying or...
Month: September 2018
Emotional abuse in elders: what it is and how to spot it
Elder abuse - we may not often think about abuse occurring to elderly individuals in nursing homes, but it does happen. Nursing home staff, care aides, other residents or even family members can all be culprits. It may surprise you that only one in 14 incidents of...
The role and responsibility of an executor
In probate and estate administration, being the executor is a serious responsibility for Pittsburgh residents. An executor is the personal representative of the estate. It is the executor's responsibility to protect the decedent's assets, including the home, until...
Franklin’s death without a will leaves estate tangle
The death of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, left a void in the music industry, with Pittsburgh residents, along with the rest of the country, playing her songs and watching her funeral with tears in their eyes. While her life and business dealings served as an...
On what grounds can a Will be contested?
Pennsylvania residents have been encouraged many times on this blog to engage in estate planning, including the creation of a valid and legal Will. When drafting a Will, many people let their loved ones know what to expect, which can help to prevent family disputes in...