Many people in Pennsylvania might believe that not having an estate plan is the biggest problem associated with these plans. Certainly, the lack of any proactive steps to protect one's estate can be an issue but so too is having an outdated plan. Estate planning is...
Month: March 2019
Planning to avoid estate taxes
A major component of estate planning in Pittsburgh is ensuring that one's liabilities have a minimal impact on the anticipated amount of assets they will have to pass on to beneficiaries. One can typically plan to resolve a majority of their debts before their...
Staying mentally sharp might help you age gracefully
Protecting yourself as you grow older is important. It may be natural for your perspective to change. Your life experiences have provided an education that is uniquely yours. You have likely succeeded in ways you did not think possible when you were younger. At the...
What is a Medicaid spend-down?
Medicaid/Medical Assistance Planning is something that your family may need to consider. As your parents become older and their health deteriorates, it can be helpful to begin thinking ahead to a time when they might need to take up residence in a Pennsylvania nursing...
Considerations for special needs guardianships
Residents in Pennsylvania who have children with disabilities or other types of special needs know that they may need to take extra steps to provide appropriate care for their loved ones. These extra steps do not just involve focusing on the years after the parents...