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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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.
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Estate Planning For Blended Families In PennsylvaniaBlended families face many estate planning challenges in Pennsylvania and the failure to properly plan can be destructie and expensive
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[UPDATED] Questions About Power of Attorney - Do Have The Right Answers ?This brief article and related video answer all of the most important questions about medical power of attorney, financial and durable powers of attorney
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Is There A Mistake In Your Will?A Last Will and Testament is a critical component to your comprehensive estate plan. Make sure it comply's with Pennsylvania's complex and changing laws.
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What Happens In A Nursing Home When You're Not There?Many things can go wrong in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Find out what you can do to make sure these things do not happen to you or a loved one.
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Family Meetings -An Estate Planning Secret of The Affluent and Super Wealthy That Can Benefit Your Family Right NowVery affluent families have been using family meetings to reinforce their estate planning, to protect their heirs from divorce, lawsuits, and taxes, and to ...
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Contesting A Will or Estate Plan Under Pennsylvania LawA comprehensive estate plan can do many things for you and your family BUT if it is not done correctly it may equal an expensive lawsuit. Bullet proof your will
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What You Need to Know about Beneficiary Designations including life insurance, 401(k) and IRA beneficiary designationsSome assets fall outside of your will/trust and your beneficiary designations control who gets those assets.What should you know about Beneficiary Designations?
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Our Mac and Cheese RecipeEvery edition of our client newsletter features a recipe from Dave Frees, his staff, clients or the extended firm family. This month...mac and cheese
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The Marcellus Shale Debate"Drill Baby Drill" or "No Fracking Way" which side are you on of the Marcellus shale debate? Whether we like it or not we use gas on a daily basis.
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Executor of A Pennsylvania Estate? Video Resources, Fees, Disputes, Mistakes and Duties of An ExecutorExecutors need to learn the most common mistakes and how to avoid personal liability. Discover many resources and information for Pennsylvania executors
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New Video Reveals The Most Overlooked Estate Planning DocumentThe estate planning document that you cannot be without? It's one of the most overlooked estate planning tools - the well drafted durable power of attorney.
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Should I Make Gifts Now As Part Of My Estate Planning?An inter vivos gift is one tool you can use in your estate planning to reduce taxes. But be careful because if it's not done correctly you may be on the hook.
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Estate Planning For Second Marriages and Blended FamiliesHaving a second marriage and a blended family is a reality today for many of us. Find out what you can do to incorporate this into your estate plan.