Estate Planning

Estate planning should be on your mind. With the holiday season in full swing, many people in Pennsylvania will be thinking the perfect gifts for their loved ones. Everyone likes to give and receive presents, but there is one gift that can do more than just put a...

Readers who are familiar with previous posts know that there are a lot of factors to consider when it comes to estate planning in Pennsylvania. They know that it is crucial for everyone to have an estate plan in place, regardless of the perceived size or value of...

When it comes to estate planning, many people think of the process as a way to designate beneficiaries for the distribution of their assets upon death - and that's all. But, the reality is that estate planning can be about much more. An estate plan can address ways to...

Why don't many people engage in estate planning? They think that they don't have enough assets to even need a Will or an estate plan. Another common mistake, for those who do have estate plans in place, is to think that once the documents are signed that they can be...

Previous posts here have mentioned how important it is for people of all ages and asset levels to do estate planning. For some, the most important aspect of estate planning is to designate beneficiaries for the distribution of assets. For others, naming a...

If there is one thing that Pennsylvania residents can agree upon when it comes to estate planning, it is that the whole process can be somewhat of a mystery. Where do you start? What estate planning documents are right for you? Is it so bad to die without a will? All...

Estate planning sometimes deals with family heirlooms. A growing trend finds family heirlooms being sold or given away by younger generations to whom these items have been left because they do not see the value in holding on to them. Millennials and generation X'ers...

When engaging in estate planning, taxes are often discussed, including income taxes. It is now tax season, which impacts all adults, including seniors. When may seniors be required to file taxes? Bankrate listed the following criteria for 2016: Married seniors who...

Estate planning is important to protect your family. Much has been said about the consequences of dying without a Will. Estate planning can help to prevent will contests and allow the assets of the decedent to be divided in the manner that the decedent has provided...

Estate planning is essential if you are a single parent. Raising a child alone is difficult, as many Pittsburgh parents may already be aware. Single parents have a lot of responsibility on their shoulders, and their days are spent running from work to children's...