This blog, which is regularly updated by our estate planning attorneys, strives to keep our clients and potential clients informed, engaged, and connected to the latest news, trends, and current events regarding Pennsylvania asset protection, inheritance dispute resolution, executor and trustee information, will & trust law, and elder trust law.
Learn more about the estate law issues that affect you most in these short, personal, and candid legal blog posts.
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Joint Accounts That Don't Match the Will or Trust - Causing Family FeudsJoint Accounts that don't match estate planning documents can cause family disputes when one of the account owners pass away. Mediation and careful planning...
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Avoiding Will Contests - What The Lawyers Need To KnowAvoiding will contests requires you to disclose information. What must be disclosed and why?
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Avoiding Will Contests - Information The Lawyers Need To KnowAvoiding will contests requires you to disclose information. What must be disclosed and why?
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Why Does Arizona Probate and Trust Law Matter To Pennsylvania Residents and Executors?Pennsylvania executors & trustees can learn about the risks of estate administration from estate risk assessment in AZ. Beneficiaries might also find an early warning system
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More on the Politics of Estate Tax ReformEstate tax elimination or reform has been the focus of mostly republican house and Senate members. In this Huffington Post piece, the author explores why left leaning economists are now arguing for some types of reform.
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Government "Confiscates" Pennsylvania Family's $80 Million Dollar InheritanceAn $80 million dollar inheritance was confiscated by the federal government and a PA court has now upheld that result
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Supplemental Needs Trust | When it is UsedA supplemental needs trust gives assets to a disabled loved one while maintaining eligibility for public programs. Contact a Phoenixville attorney for details.
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Social Network Use during Trust and Estate Mediation | Phoenixville Mediation AttorneySocial network use can be risky and harmful to your trust and estate mediation. Find out why you should be cautious. A Phoenixville mediation attorney can give you legal advice.
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Are You Obligated To Pay A Parent or Grandparent's Nursing Home Bill?Up to date information about whether or not a child is obligated to pay for parents' nursing care bills in Pennsylvania and how elder law planning might help
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Why Use a Testamentary Trust? | Call Phoenixville Estate AttorneyA testamentary trust is a good option for someone who has minor children. Contact a Phoenixville estate attorney to see if this trust is right for you.
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Avoiding Probate with the Help of a Pennsylvania Probate AttorneyEstablishing joint property ownership may be a good method to help your beneficiaries avoid probate when they are settling an estate in your name.
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The Will Is Not Enough - What You Need To Know About Thinking Outside The WillThinking outside the will means knowing the secrets and having all of the right documents you need to protect yourself , your heirs, and your estate...
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Qualified Personal Residence Trust Pennsylvania and Estate PlanningAn estate planning option is a qualified personal residence trust, Pennsylvania homeowners can utilize this with help of a Phoenixville estate planning lawyer.
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Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax & Estate Tax | Lawyer Explains DifferenceNavigating Pennsylvania inheritance tax can be confusing but an inheritance lawyer can help you figure out your best legal options.
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Pennsylvania Trust Law: Pros and Cons of Institutional FiduciariesBefore you name a bank or trust company as the administrator of your Pennsylvania estate, trust, or guardianship, make sure you know the facts.
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Revocable Living Trusts for Pennsylvania Children | Attorney SupportRevocable living trusts for children protect certain assets and direct the distribution of a decedent’s estate. A Pennsylvania trust attorney can provide help.
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Difference Between an Executor and a Trustee | Pennsylvania LawyerAn executor and trustee are distinct and separate, although they are often confused with one another. Consult a Pennsylvania estate planning attorney.
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Joint Wills and Mutual Wills | Pennsylvania Estate Planning AttorneyA Pennsylvania estate planning attorney can explain the ups and downs associated with joint wills and mutual wills, and whether you should use either.
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Selecting an Estate Executor | Pennsylvania Probate AttorneyWhen you are selecting an estate executor, keep in mind that he or she will be your and your estate’s personal representative in Pennsylvania probate.
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Executor Responsibilities Lawsuit | Pennsylvania Probate AttorneySuing an estate executor is a complicated and serious task, but can be warranted in certain instances. A Pennsylvania probate attorney can help.