Long term care and nursing home planning are important matters for families to consider. As Americans tend to live longer and longer, finances become a bigger and bigger issue. As we age, it can start to become difficult to do the things that we once could and it may...
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What does the executor of a will do?
Often times, people agree to certain responsibilities without understanding the burden that comes along with it. Becoming an executor of someone's estate is often one of those things-honored that someone, a family member, a friend, considers you so responsible and...
What is the Probate and Estate Administration process?
Probate and estate administration after a loved one passes away may not be fun for Pittsburgh residents; however, for those who take the time to make an estate plan and have a Will prepared, it will be easier for the people left behind. When a person dies with Will...
Understanding Long Term Care Planning
Planning for long term care can be an important matter for Pittsburgh families to consider when reviewing finances for the New Year. By planning for long term care right now, it may be possible to put aside funds and study options to determine how to receive the best...
Make Estate Planning a New Year’s Resolution
Estate Planning should be one of your New Year's resolutions. Each New Year comes with new resolutions. Despite the success or failure of keeping last year's resolutions, Pittsburgh residents probably do not hesitate to make new ones each year. Pittsburgh residents...
When You Can’t Make Your Own Medical Decisions, Who Will?
Decisions related to your health and medical care are highly personal and are typically made after consulting your physician and weighing the related pros and cons. Even under the best of circumstances, it can be difficult to decide whether the potential benefits of a...
What if a Pittsburgh resident dies without a Will?
Estate planning, including Will preparation, is important. However, despite the best intentions to have a serious conversation with aging parents about estate planning, including preparation of or updates to their Wills, Pittsburgh residents can get caught up in the...
The Holidays And Estate Planning
As you prepare to gather and celebrate with your loved ones this holiday season, it is important to consider having conversations with aging parents about their estate plans. Similar to politics and religion, many people consider topics related to death and money...
Guardianship – To Avoid or Embrace?
We like to think of our parents and older relatives as immortal. We imagine that they will remain physically and mentally active for many years to come. Despite that faith, it often comes as a shock to Pittsburgh residents when a family member begins to show the signs...
Create documents to manage financial affairs while you still can
Though Americans are working and remaining active for longer than ever before, they are also falling prey to serious illnesses that can affect their ability think clearly. Illnesses such as dementia and Alzheimer's cause people's mental and physical health to decline...

