You may not be surprised to hear that a lot of Americans do not have an estate plan. Despite the importance of an estate plan to the future of you and your family, you may not think that you need one. According to U.S. News, there are some myths that you should avoid...
Are co-executors a good choice for your estate?
Choosing the right person to be the executor of your estate may help your loved ones receive their inheritance without complications. Still, some people struggle with this decision. They may want more than one person to handle their estate. While it is possible to...
When can you contest a will?
If you disagree with the contents of a loved one's will, then you might wonder if there is anything you can do about it. In Pennsylvania, you can contest the will in certain cases. But not just everyone can contest a will for any old reason. You must fulfill several...
What makes serving as an Executor so hard?
Family members often see serving as the Executor as a position of honor. You may have also shared this view. However, once the work gets started, things can become complicated very quickly. The simplest mistake may not only cost you the ire of family members but also...
Your parents and planning for their future
When a parent enters long-term care, it is a major step for most families. It might seem like everything is happening at once. What you might not know is that many of the details of this process are relatively simple to plan for. It is a whirlwind without preparation,...
What information should be included in a living will?
Developing a solid estate plan is essential to protecting your assets. Estate plans can also help you make important health care decisions and communicate those decisions to family and medical staff. An essential part of a comprehensive estate plate is a living will....
Living will vs medical power of attorney: What’s the difference?
The estate planning lexicon is full of document names that often cause confusion, especially when the documents do the same or similar things. Case in point: living will and medical power of attorney. While many people use these terms synonymously, FindLaw explains...
Relocation and your estate plan
When it comes to estate planning, there are a lot of different factors that require careful consideration, from decisions involving beneficiaries to giving someone authority over an estate plan. However, some people face an especially difficult time as a result of...
Is it time to update your estate plan?
Pennsylvania residents who have an estate plan already must keep it up to date. Why? Because you want your estate plan to reflect your most current life circumstances. If it does not match up, you risk your loved ones running into legal trouble. Today, we will look at...
Is your estate plan up to date?
As a resident of Pennsylvania, having an estate plan is of utmost importance. However, it isn't enough to just write an estate plan and leave it unchanged for years. Your estate plan should be updated at many different points in your life to ensure that it reflects...
