Many Pennsylvania residents know that they need to have an estate plan but, for one reason or another, simply keep putting it off. Unfortunately, many people view estate plans as just another task to complete, but the reality is that estate planning is one task that...
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An overview of the probate process
Probate is an unfamiliar process for most Pennsylvania residents. While many may understand some of the basics of other areas of the law, such as criminal law or family law, probate and estate law can be daunting to even the most sophisticated of individuals. An...
Making sure your estate plans include the cost of long-term care
Estate planning will be different for each Pennsylvania resident. Some people will want to include a trust, while others may be satisfied with a simple will and power of attorney documents. Varying needs lead to varying solutions when it comes to estate planning....
Are Pennsylvania residents avoiding estate planning mistakes?
Once Pennsylvania residents make the choice - the right choice - to begin crafting a comprehensive estate plan, it is important for them to realize that not just any documents will do. They need to make sure that they have the right documents for their own unique...
How can I plan my estate to include special needs beneficiaries?
Estate planning for Pennsylvania residents who have beneficiaries with special needs obviously have many different concerns, both medically and financially. For these individuals, an estate plan can look quite a bit different than "routine" estate plans. How can...
Common estate planning mistakes
Estate planning can be an intimidating task for Pennsylvania residents. Even when they begin to craft an estate plan, there are pitfalls for those who aren't aware of the complications that can arise in the process. If Pennsylvania residents can avoid some of the most...
What to look for when choosing a nursing home
With long term care planning, it is never easy to face the fact that a parent may need extra care to live. A frightening number of neglect and abuse cases surface each year; you want to know that your loved one is in a safe place, which is why it is critical to visit...
What can you do if a loved one might need a guardian?
A guardianship may be needed when Pennsylvania residents see a loved one struggling. In some cases, it is an elderly relative who simply can't do the things they used to do. In other cases, it may be a special needs child. There are many different ways that...
What to do after your parents become financial fraud victims
Your elderly parents have made some financial missteps. Now, it's your turn to help them overcome the financial fraud they have experienced. Don't judge them. It's better to empathize, because your loving and vulnerable parents have joined the ranks of the estimated 7...
Americans procrastinate when it comes to estate planning
When it comes to estate planning, people often delay. Millions of Americans, including many in Pennsylvania, know what it is like to put things off until tomorrow. Sometimes, more pressing matters are the reason. But, in many cases, we just procrastinate. According to...

