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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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.
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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.
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Creating Trusts for Your Children in Pennsylvania with Help from a Trust AttorneyCreating 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.
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What to Know about Trust Law Before You Name a Bank Your Successor Trustee in PennsylvaniaBefore you decide to use an institutional fiduciary for your estate, speak with a Pennsylvania trust attorney about your options.
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Get Help From Trust Attorney Before Naming a Bank or Trust Company as Executor of Your Pennsylvania EstateSpeak with a Pennsylvania trust attorney before you elect a bank or trust company to serve as your fiduciary representative.
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Creating a Will and Testament in PennsylvaniaCreating a last will and testament should be done with the assistance of a Pennsylvania estate planning attorney. Call our firm for help.
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Creating a Will and Testament in PennsylvaniaIf 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.
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Get Help From Trust Attorney Before Naming a Bank or Trust Company as Executor of Your Pennsylvania EstateSpeak with Pennsylvania trust attorney DAvid M Frees III before you elect a bank or trust company to serve as your fiduciary representative.
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Marketing and Business Ideas From Dave Frees and Doug KauneThis is our winter 2012 newsletter for friends of Unruh, Turner, Burke and Frees
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Client Newsletter 2012 Winter - Elder law, Estate Planning and MoreUnruh, Turner, Burke and Frees's news alerts estate planning, elder law and related information for clients
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Estate Planning Client Newsletter - Fall 2011Our newsletters contain topical information and news related to federal estate tax, inheritance taxes, wills, trusts, asset protection and estate planning
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Getting A Will is an important start to any good estate plan. Without it the state's intestate laws determine where your assets go. This article and video explain the best practices for Pennsylvania residents who want to get a will and related estate planning documentsGetting a will and estate plan are essential for Pennsylvania residents who have children, own a home or business or who have insurance savings and investments
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When a spouse dies, it is more complicated than ever to get the right tax treatment for you as the surviving spouse and for your children. A new IRS release has answersIf you have assets above 1 million dollars and your spouse has passed away, you may need to file new forms. Don't be tricked by the complexity. Find out more
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Starting or Returning to College ChecklistHere is a helpful checklist for heading off or back to college for your child. Along with this checklist make sure they have the essential legal documents.
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Do You Have a Memo With Your Will or Trust?Avoid family drama and make it easier on your family or loved ones after you are gone by leaving them with a Memo that gives them guidance on what to do.
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Have You Ever Lost Your Keys?Unruh,Turner,Burke,and Frees Attorney's at Law Lost Keys Program will make finding your lost keys easy and likely to happen. Our Lost Keys Program is simple.
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Marcellus Shale Resource PageFind out all about Marcellus Shale and utilize the links we provide for you to better understand Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale region and its consequences.
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Lawyer Trust Language Decoded For Non-LawyersDo you want to understand what you trust or estate lawyer is saying? Do you hear people talking about trusts but do not really know much about them. Read this
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A Guide to Trusts: How to Find the Right Trust for YouHow do you navigate through the hundreds of trusts out there? Read this handy trust guide that explains some of the most common trusts and their uses.
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Choosing A Trustee: Individual Trustee vs. Bank or Corporate TrusteeThe trustee of a trust is a very important job. They manage assets and make many decisions regarding the trust. Who is the right trustee for you? Here are some advantages and disadvantages of individual trustees verse corporate trustees (such as a bank or trust company) so you can pick the best trustee for your trust.