Your mom is pretty much a superhero. When you were younger she taught you, disciplined you and nurtured you. You will never forget that time you fell and scraped your knee on the pavement. It bled, and she scooped you up into her arms as if you weighed nothing at all....
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Discussing estate planning with your children
Previous posts here have mentioned how many people wait until later in life to begin seriously thinking about estate planning. So, the reasoning should be that most people over the age of 50 probably have estate planning documents in place, right? Well, according to...
Get the right information about Medicaid planning
Medicaid/Medical Assistance planning should be an important consideration for many Pennsylvania residents who are thinking about how to cover the cost of medical expenses. Despite the efforts of the federal government, health care costs in America continue to rise....
What are the basics of probate and estate administration in PA?
What is probate and estate administration in Pennsylvania? When a person dies owning assets in his or her name alone, an estate may need to be "opened" by a personal representative to handle the assets and to settle the decedent's affairs. When Pennsylvania residents...
An overview of guardianship law in Pennsylvania
In the best-case scenario, every Pennsylvania resident would have estate plans and long-term care plans in place for when they are needed. Unfortunately, most of our readers know that the reality is that way too few people have these types of plans in place. In some...
Protecting your loved ones at a nursing home
Long term care planning can help to protect you and your family. As we age, the possibility of needing long term care becomes more likely. While this is a lifestyle change for which no one wishes, dealing with the logistical details of you or your spouse moving into a...
How should I legally prepare for a long term care?
Long term care and nursing home planning, as this blog has previously discussed, is something that many Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania residents may eventually need if they require care. The big question people have on their minds is how to finance the often astronomical...
Exercise your estate planning muscle
The wellbeing of your estate likely rises to the top of mind as life's milestones pass. Indeed, having the right plan in place as you age is important. What does the future hold for you and your estate? If you don't already know the answer to this question, know that...
Eligibility Requirements for Medicaid/Medical Assistance
Medicaid/Medical Assistance planning can be helpful in obtaining eligibility for these government benefits by Pittsburgh residents, as this blog has discussed previously. There are specific income and resource requirements that a Pennsylvania resident has to meet...
Recent statistics: many people will need Medicaid
Recent statistics to consider for Medicaid/Medical Assistance Planning show that many people throughout the United States, including in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, will eventually have to rely on Medicaid/Medical Assistance to help them pay for their nursing home care....

