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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...
Being seriously ill can make us feel helpless. You might have to depend on someone else to feed you or keep you clean and clothed. You might not be able to work or to care for your family. Now, imagine that the illness affects your memory or comprehension. You might...
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...
If a person lacks the capacity to take care of themselves and has not planned ahead by the preparation of Powers of Attorney, he or she may need to have a guardian appointed by the court. Guardianship restricts a person's rights. Because of this, the court is very...
When a family member or another loved one is unable to care for himself or herself due to dementia or some other type of disability, he or she may need to have a guardian appointed by the court. It is the guardian’s responsibility to look out for the incapacitated...
When an individual leaves a will behind after their passing, the document goes through the probate process to verify its validity and to ensure that the division of the estate follows the deceased's intentions. An executor named in the will or appointed by the probate...
Knowing that someday you will not be around to care for your special needs child, you may consider creating a special needs trust. While a trust can do a lot to provide for your loved one, it is important to fund the trust enough for it to cover a variety of possible...
If you have a special needs child, you understand that one of the most important things you must do is prepare for when you die. Ensuring that your child has proper care when you are no longer able to provide it is critical. When making a special needs plan, there are...