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A will is a foundational element in any Pennsylvania estate plan. When you die without creating a will, it becomes the state’s responsibility to decide what happens to your assets. While creating a will plays an important part in determining what happens to your...
If a person lacks the capacity to take care of themselves and has not planned ahead by the preparation of Powers of Attorney, he or she may need to have a guardian appointed by the court. Guardianship restricts a person's rights. Because of this, the court is very...
When a family member or another loved one is unable to care for himself or herself due to dementia or some other type of disability, he or she may need to have a guardian appointed by the court. It is the guardian’s responsibility to look out for the incapacitated...
When an individual leaves a will behind after their passing, the document goes through the probate process to verify its validity and to ensure that the division of the estate follows the deceased's intentions. An executor named in the will or appointed by the probate...
Knowing that someday you will not be around to care for your special needs child, you may consider creating a special needs trust. While a trust can do a lot to provide for your loved one, it is important to fund the trust enough for it to cover a variety of possible...
If you have a special needs child, you understand that one of the most important things you must do is prepare for when you die. Ensuring that your child has proper care when you are no longer able to provide it is critical. When making a special needs plan, there are...
Crafting a will may seem like an intimidating part of estate planning, especially when it comes to choosing an executor. You want to choose the best executor possible, so you need to find a person who understands you and your wishes. This choice can have several...
As your parents get older, they probably need help with tasks they used to handle with no problem. If you have come to assist your loved ones with important duties, you probably think of yourself as a caregiver. You may wonder if Pennsylvania law considers caregivers...
If you wish to create a trust for your family, you do not have to make one right away. You can use your will to form a testamentary trust after your death. This allows you to change your trust as many times as you want by updating your will. While a testamentary trust...
Did you know that up to 67% of Americans have not planned for after they die? This means that less than half the population has an estate plan of any kind. If you agreed to be the executor or administrator of an estate, you may think this process is relatively...