Legal Article Library | Pennsylvania Legal Information For Estate Planning, Elder Law, Asset Protection, Family Inheritance Disputes, Wills & More
Perhaps the best way to take control over your financial life is to know as much about your situation and Pennsylvania estate laws as possible.
To help inform our clients about some of the basics of estate planning, elder law, will & trust legal information, executor and trustee responsibilities, asset protection, and probate law, we have assembled a number of short, straightforward, and informational articles that explain some of the basic concepts and answer some common questions.
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The Importance of Having a Residuary Clause in a Will Importance and purpose of having a residuary clause in your will -
Assets That Can Skip Probate - But Be Careful! Not all assets owned by someone who passes away pass under the will. Some skip probate completely. But, this can be a blessing and a curse. Probate and estate attorney David M Frees on assets that pass outside of the will -
Agriculture Exemption from Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax Act 85 of 2012 provides a tax exemption for agriculture farmers which allows them to keep their family run farm business operating. -
Taxation of Mineral Rights and Natural Gas Benefits for Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax Department of Revenue's policy regarding the taxation of mineral rights and natural gas interests. -
The Estate and Gift Tax Law Has Changed - Should Your Estate Plan? The new estate and gift tax laws offer some new planning possibilities & dangers. Get the scoop on the 2013 estate and gift tax changes and what to do -
Unruh Turner Burke and Frees Client Newsletter 2012 End Of Year This edition of the client newsletter has important estate and trust tips and estate planning news -
Think Twice Before Accepting Executor's Fees in Pennsylvania Individuals listed as an executor in a Will may want to consider waiving their executor's fee for tax saving purposes. -
What You Need to Know About Pre-Nuptial Agreements;and Your Estate Plan Pre-Nuptial agreements are an estate planning tool used to preserve your assets in the event of divorce or death. They are also used when families bend together -
Malvern Mediation Lawyer Offers Advice on When to Choose Mediation in Trust and Estate Disputes Mediation is a good alternative to litigation in many cases. A Malvern mediation lawyer offers advice on when to mediate your dispute. -
The Benefits of Avoiding Probate When Settling an Estate Avoiding probate when settling an estate can speed up the process; a Pennsylvania probate attorney can help you do this. -
Thanks To A New Pennsylvania Case On Nursing Home Obligations You Might Now Be Liable For Your Parents Nursing Home Bills A new Pennsylvania case might make you responsible to pay your parents nursing home bills and imposes liability based on the relationship and "ability to pay." -
Impact of Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax on Same-Sex Couples: How an Inheritance Lawyer Can Help Same-sex couples may face Pennsylvania inheritance tax issues when filing. Get the help of an inheritance lawyer today if you have questions. -
Choosing an Executor for Your Will and Estate in Pennsylvania (Part B) Choosing an executor for your estate is complex, but you may be better served by selecting a Pennsylvania probate or estate lawyer for the job. -
Choosing an Executor for Your Will and Estate in Pennsylvania (Part A) Choosing an executor of your estate is no small task, but then neither is the task of being an executor. Call a Pennsylvania probate lawyer for guidance. -
Creating Trusts for Your Children in Pennsylvania with Help from a Trust Attorney Creating trusts for children is not just for the rich – the benefits are far-reaching and can provide ample benefits. A Pennsylvania trust attorney can help. -
What to Know about Trust Law Before You Name a Bank Your Successor Trustee in Pennsylvania Before you decide to use an institutional fiduciary for your estate, speak with a Pennsylvania trust attorney about your options. -
Get Help From Trust Attorney Before Naming a Bank or Trust Company as Executor of Your Pennsylvania Estate Speak with a Pennsylvania trust attorney before you elect a bank or trust company to serve as your fiduciary representative. -
Creating a Will and Testament in Pennsylvania Creating a last will and testament should be done with the assistance of a Pennsylvania estate planning attorney. Call our firm for help. -
Creating a Will and Testament in Pennsylvania If you are creating a will, know who your witnesses and executor will be, and draft a letter of instruction. A Pennsylvania estate planning attorney can help. -
Get Help From Trust Attorney Before Naming a Bank or Trust Company as Executor of Your Pennsylvania Estate Speak with Pennsylvania trust attorney DAvid M Frees III before you elect a bank or trust company to serve as your fiduciary representative.