Estate planning is important for everyone, but it's especially important for those with loved ones who may be dependent on them. One of the most important estate planning documents is a beneficiary designation. What is a beneficiary designation? A beneficiary...

When someone dies in Pennsylvania, their estate goes through a legal process called probate. During probate, the executor of the estate is responsible for handling all aspects of the deceased person's property. This can be a complex process, and it usually involves...

It's imperative that you start creating an estate plan as soon as you become a legal adult. However, it's not uncommon for Pennsylvania residents and others to put off estate planning as long as possible. If your parents don't have an estate plan, it may be in your...

If you’re a new parent in Pennsylvania, you might have never thought about estate planning before. However, an estate plan can be an important way to protect your child in the event that something happens to you or your spouse. Here are three things that you can do to...

Estate planning is an opportunity to begin a new life. People rely on each of us to some degree, but you decide how much you assist others when you pass on. Your assets in Pennsylvania get used only as you tell your trustee to use them. There are some taboos about...

Ideally, you'll hire a Pennsylvania estate planning attorney to help with the process of drafting a will, trust or other plan documents. Furthermore, it may be in your best interest to have an attorney review those documents at least once per year. Attorneys can...

You have heard the stories about friends, relatives and celebrities who failed to create estate plans, leading to avoidable legal imbroglios. With confidence, you kick back and relax, knowing you have a thorough estate plan that includes a detailed will. You prepared,...

When it comes to the concept of a will, many people don’t think it’s something they need to worry about until they’re older. However, this is not always the case. A will is an important document that you can create at any time in your life after the age of eighteen....