Pennsylvania estate planning laws and strategies change more often than you might think -- and it is extremely important that estate planning & trust attorneys in Pennsylvania stay informed and innovative. Below, we regularly add pertinent PA legal news that could affect how we approach your individual estate planning, inheritance dispute resolution, and asset protection needs. Keep up to date by reading about estate planning legal news and current events.
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Recent Undue Influence Pennsylvania Caseexplanation of undue influence, followed by a recent Pennsylvania case involving undue influence between family members
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Phoenixville and Chester County Pa Attorney Teaches Leadership CourseAttorney Dave Frees - nationally known expert on persuasion, influence, communications and leadership teaches Phoenixville Community Health Foundation's new program
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Federal Estate Tax - Clarity At Last?2013 changes to the federal estate tax explained in this series by David M Frees III, JD
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What Can You Do To Protect Your Heirs From Losing An Inheritance In a Divorce or Lawsuitpertinent information regarding the time sensitive issue of gifting by the end of 2012 and the chances for new federal estate tax law
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Economic Impact of the Death TaxThis is a partisan analysis of the federal estate tax. If you're against the estate tax you'll love it. If you are pro estate tax it will probably not meet with your approval. I'm sure that Warren Buffet doesn't like it do you?
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Pennsylvania Trust & Estate Attorney Dave Frees Speaks on Mediation of Estate & Trust ClaimsDavid Frees on how mediation of estate and trust disputes can save relationships, time and significant money. Should these provisions be in your will or trust
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A Family Limited Partnership FailureIn the recent 2011 Pennsylvania case Estate of Jorgenson the IRS and Tax court assessed an estate tax deficiency.
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Better Mediation of Estate, Custody and Commercial Disputes - Mediator and Attorney David Frees To TeachAttorney David Frees will be teaching the tools and techniques of effective estate and dispute mediation to the Phila. Bar Assc. ADR Section.
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Saving The Family Relationship and Estate- Dave Frees Lectures On Estate MediationMediation helps to help families avoid litigation in estate and trust disputes. David Frees an authority on mediation lectures to Chester County Mediation...
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Guardians In ActionIs it really that important to select a Guardian for yourself and your minor children? A recent case shows us how relevant Guardians are today.
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Should We Bury The Estate Tax?U.S. Representative Mike Ross is spear heading a campaign to repeal the 'death tax'. Read why he believes the tax must be eliminated and the likely consequences
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Marcellus Shale Program At Albright CollegeIf you or your family hold land that might be affected by the development of Marcellus shall drilling, there will be an educational program this Wed night....
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Do You Need A Power Of Attorney from Your College Student?If your college student went off to school without giving you a power of attorney and a HIPPA authorization you might need to fix that at Thanksgiving to deal with everything from grades to medical emergencies and finances.
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Phoenixville Lawyers Sponsor TEDx at the Colonial TheaterLocal Phoenixville attorneys David Frees and Douglas Kaune are proud to sponsor the Phoenixville Area's first TED Conference to be held at the Colonial Theater
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Quality Information On Credit Fraud and Protecting Your EstateAt Unruh, Turner, Burke and Frees we're dedicated to bringing you the latest and best sources of information about wills, trusts, estate planning and financial information to help you to build and protect your estate.
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How To Shelter Assets From The Estate Tax When It ReturnsHow to avoid the estate tax in 2011 for PA and New Jersey Residents By: Estate and trust attorney David Frees with offices in Malvern, Phoenixville and West Chester PA
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Estate Tax Strategies For 2010 and 2011This is a great overview of estate planning strategies for 2010 and for 2011 when the estate tax returns. Want practical ideas for updating your estate planning and what you need to do?
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New IRS Ruling On Domestic Asset Protection TrustsEstate and trust attorney David Frees reports that under PLR 200944002 The Revenue Service ruled, that domestic asset protection trust (set up in Alaska) can be excluded from your estate under certain specific circumstances.
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How To Avoid Family Disputes - How To Deal With Your PosessionsThis is a good link to an article on how to deal with prized family possessions and heirlooms in avoiding estate disputes
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Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax Planning - Less Can Be MorePennsylvania inheritance tax rates are very low for children and it may not be the best strategy to lose control of assets to save taxes...