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Orphans' Court litigation does not necessarily involve cases for children with deceased parents. However, it sometimes can. In Pennsylvania, the lowest level courts are known as the Courts of Common Pleas. In Allegheny County, the Courts of Common Pleas are separated...
Long-term care needs are something many people are likely to have at some point in their life. According to some estimates, around 68 percent of individuals age 65 and up will need such care within their lifetime. People can take measures to prepare for the...
More pet owners are creating pet trusts that ever before. Unlike you might think, they are not just for the super wealthy. Pet trusts are created like any other trust. Once you determine the amount of money you wish to leave for the benefit of your pet, you need to...
Perhaps you have heard of powers of attorney (POA) and are wondering if you should have one. Or, maybe you have an elderly parent who may soon need help making financial or medical decisions. These are all great reasons to learn more about powers of attorney and what...
Why consider long-term care planning? As people age, there are many expenses that they and their family can be facing. This includes the costs related to long-term care. How much such care will cost is very much dependent on family circumstances. It is affected by a...
When Pennsylvania residents grow older, estate planning is needed since they face a myriad of legal issues of which they were probably not even aware. They find themselves having to create or update wills, choosing who will be responsible for making financial and...
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...
Why is long-term care planning needed? Millennials taking care of their parents may think they are the only ones trudging across the city to check on their parents or moving across the country to live near family members who need them, so it might come as a surprise...
Why is Medicaid/Medical Assistance Planning important? As we age, we may reach a point where it becomes difficult to care for ourselves. If so, it may be necessary to consider a nursing home. Affording a nursing home can be difficult. Unfortunately, many elderly...
Probate - what is it? Much has been said on the Pittsburgh Elder Law Blog about the importance of creating a valid Will. Probate is the process through which the decedent's Last Will and Testament is filed of record with the Register of Wills office and authenticated....