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Financial fraud or exploitation of the elderly happens, and it's shameful. These crimes may range from the theft of an heirloom watch or a forged check to the bilking of thousands of dollars from investment or retirement accounts. What investigators have discovered -...
Should you consider long term care planning? Although no one can see the future, we can all plan for any number of eventualities. For many people, planning for the "what ifs" is a crucial part of estate planning, and involves considering how to pay for long term care....
While most Pennsylvania residents think of their home, bank accounts and other investments when they approach estate planning, there may be a critical part of life that they aren't thinking about: their "digital assets." These assets, which can include online...
Probate is a legal term that some may not be familiar with. But, unlike many other areas of law, probate is an area that almost everyone will encounter at some point in life - or, at least, their assets will go through the probate process. When it comes to probate,...
Our readers who are familiar with probate and estate administration know that this is the area of law which deals with what happens to the assets of individuals who pass away and who have wills or trusts that direct who receives these assets and who is in charge of...
When the recent tax legislation was enacted into law, there was quite a bit of discussion in the news about the changes brought to the estate tax. However, the reality is that the federal estate tax only affects a very small percentage of the population. Most people...
Long term care planning, which may be included by Pennsylvania residents as part of their estate plans, has several factors to consider. First, there is the cost of care, which can be significant. Second, there is the consideration of how long the care might be...
Whether choosing a nursing home for yourself or assisting your aging parent with the choice, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Location and affordability are often the first criteria, but after you have begun to narrow down your list of potential choices,...
When most people think about starting an estate plan, they may make the mistake of thinking that the plan will only address what happens to their assets after they die. But, the reality is that comprehensive estate plans can take into account a wide variety of...
Many of our previous posts here have pointed out how estate planning can help Pennsylvania residents get piece of mind when they make a plan for how their assets will be distributed to their family members and close friends upon death. However, there are many...