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Probate of a Will may be necessary if a person dies owning assets in his or her name alone and has a Last Will and Testament, which indicates what is to be done with those assets following death. Probate and estate administration is the opening of the estate by a...
The importance of comprehensive estate planning cannot be overstated. In addition to passing wealth on to loved ones and ensuring that your assets and personal belongings are distributed according to your wishes, an estate plan can also be used to plan and account for...
When Pittsburgh residents think of long-term care plans, they may take the meaning literally-still in their forties and fifties, it is difficult to contemplate old age and the concept of being unable to take care of one's finances and health. However, what we don't...
Spend down of assets, part of long term care planning, is a concern of Pennsylvanians who are considering Medicaid or Medical Assistance as an option to pay for nursing home care for a loved one. One of the biggest worries for Medicaid eligibility has to do with...
Medicaid or Medical Assistance planning may help to protect you and your family. Medicaid is funded by the federal government and Pennsylvania as a need-based program, which means that people who apply must demonstrate their eligibility, both medically and...
The role of an Executor of a Will is an important one, so it is important to properly select who will serve as the Executor of a Will. When you are engaging in the estate planning process, you may have questions concerning what the Executor of a Will (or Executrix if...
In Pennsylvania, guardianships are important legal options for family members concerned about the welfare of a child who is turning 18 but may be disabled or has special needs as well as for family members concerned about an elderly adult who may be suffering from...
For those with family members who have special needs, ensuring that there are adequate resources for the care of their loved one takes research and planning. This entails not only looking into and pursuing the government programs and benefits available to support that...
For any parent, providing for the basic and higher needs of a child is a top priority. As a child grows, a parent's list of concerns typically evolves from worrying about and providing for a child's basic needs and physical safety to ensuring that a son or daughter...
Estate planning is a very personal matter, and everybody will approach it a bit differently, depending on their financial circumstances, family situation, personal values, and life goals. For some people, estate planning will involve making significant contributions...