There are certain rules that address guardianships and conservatorships. A guardianship is the responsibility to care for another individual and make decisions about his or her healthcare and placement. According to the Motley Fool, the authority bestowed upon a...
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Health care powers of attorney – An Overview
Even the healthiest people in Pennsylvania and elsewhere may experience sudden accidents or life-threatening illnesses that affect their ability to speak for themselves. This may leave their loved ones grappling with difficult decisions that must be made about their...
What are some alternative long-term care options?
One of the benefits of recent medical advancements is that Americans are living longer than ever in Pittsburgh and across the nation. However, this longevity also comes with extra responsibility. It is highly likely that the longer you live, the more you will need...
Cameras, privacy and security in nursing homes
Many residents in Pennsylvania find themselves in the position of having to find facilities in which to place their aging relatives to ensure that they are properly cared for. This may be due to any number of reasons but often involves the need to keep a person safe...
Your estate may pay your debts after you pass away
Ideally, people enter retirement with most or all of their debts paid off. This allows older Pennsylvania residents to make the most of their smaller retirement income without worrying about what may happen to those debts after they die. However, this ideal scenario...
What is a personal care home?
As a senior citizen in Pennsylvania, there are a number of reasons why you may feel uncomfortable living alone. You may not require the level of care provided by a nursing home, but at the same time, your family may not be able to provide the care that you require. If...
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...
Creating your last will and testament
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...
Pennsylvania’s new online Guardianship Tracking System
Serving as the Guardian of the Person and the Estate for an incapacitated Pennsylvania resident is a serious responsibility. Your loved one depends on your assistance to manage their income, pay his or her estate's debts and fulfill other important obligations. Proper...
What do you know about estate planning for new parents?
As a new parent, the last thing likely to be on your mind is leaving your kids without you to raise, watch over and provide for them as they grow up in Pennsylvania. The truth of the matter is there is no telling what lies on the road ahead for you or your babies. To...

