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Pennsylvania law only acknowledges wills that meet certain requirements. You may have the mistaken belief that anything you could work as a will. But, in reality, certain rules must be followed to ensure your will is valid. What are oral and written wills? The...
One of the primary concerns that people in Pittsburgh have regarding estate planning is that as settlors age, the effects of advancing can often hinder the judgment (and thus open them up to being influenced by potential looking to maximize their interests in their...
While you may think you are too young to consider creating a last will and testament, it may surprise you to find out that drafting a will is often in your best interests at any time in life. Creating a will protects you and your family should an unexpected accident...
When you are planning your estate in Pennsylvania, you may have children or heirs that you do not want to inherit your assets. As you age, it is important that you adjust your estate plan regularly because life changes all the time. Although it can be painful, some...
Creating Wills and other estate planning documents may feel a bit onerous for many people in Pennsylvania. Once an estate plan is in place, however, many people feel very good about having prepared a plan and then assume that they do not have to think about these...
Why might Pennsylvania residents contest a Will? When a loved one passes away, whether the death was sudden or the result of a long illness, there may be a strain on the family. The review of the decedent's Will may add another layer to the emotional turmoil if family...
When Pennsylvania residents die without wills identifying their beneficiaries and the division of their assets, their property is going to pass through intestate succession to their heirs according to state law. What this means is that if people fail to make wills and...
When doing estate planning and preparing your Will, you may want to consider your pet. Who will take care of your pet after you pass away? Pets are often an important part of the family, or may even be your only family. If you have no family members or friends who...
Last Wills and Testaments pass property to heirs after the death of the Testators, the people who signed them. However, there are other ways to pass property outside of Last Wills and Testaments, such as jointly-titled property, payable on death accounts and...
Last Wills and Testaments may leave property to siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins or even non-family members. These inheritances are subject to Pennsylvania inheritance taxes. Siblings pay a 12% inheritance tax while nieces, nephews, cousins or non-family members...