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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...
Today in the United States, the average life expectancy has increased to a span of nearly 79 years. As more Americans continue to live longer, families are increasingly being forced to consider and address questions and concerns related to the health, safety and...
Why do estate planning? Many people do not think it is necessary. One person may say, "I only have a house and a bank account, so I do not need to prepare a Will." Not true, a Will helps to make sure that your assets go where you want them to go after you pass away....
When planning for Medicaid or Medical Assistance eligibility, it is important to consider the issue of gifting. Gifts made within 60 months or 5 years of applying for Medicaid may cause issues with eligibility. This is known as the Transfer of Assets Rule (or the...
Powers of Attorney are important documents that you should have your children over 18 prepare and sign before leaving for college, trade school or the military. Why should they have Powers of Attorney at 18? So that, you, as their parents, would be able to handle...