An important part of the estate planning process in Pennsylvania is establishing a power of attorney. This legal document gives one person (the "agent") the authority to act for another person (the "principal"). The agent should be a person the principal implicitly...
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Has Pennsylvania made any progress with guardianship reform?
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...
Understanding living trusts
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...