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If you have never suffered a serious injury or major illness, it might be tempting to take your good health for granted. Still, many medical issues can put you in the hospital. Even worse, many injuries and illnesses can incapacitate you, making it impossible for you...
When creating an estate plan in Pennsylvania, it is essential to consider provisions that address your long-term care needs and preferences. Understanding aging in place Aging in place refers to the desire and ability to live independently and comfortably in one's own...
Naming someone to oversee the administration of your estate is a big task that requires careful thinking. Considering the nature of the role, as well as the scope of responsibilities, you will want someone trustworthy. Identifying key characteristics of a good...
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...
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...
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...
Probate is the process during which the decedent’s Last Will and Testament are placed of record at the Register of Wills Office in the county where the decedent resided. The Orphans’ Court oversees the distribution of the assets of the Testator – the person’s whose...
If you do not want to burden your loved ones when they are grieving your death, you have probably thought about planning your celebration of life or funeral. You should not forget to set aside some money to pay for it, though. After all, according to the Zebra, the...
Choosing a nursing home for your loved one is a stressful time for everybody. With the prevalence of elder abuse, it is absolutely paramount to do due diligence when making this decision. However, even beyond the realities of abuse, you will also want to look for a...