Anyone in Pennsylvania who has a special needs child, no matter what their ages, knows that they must provide adequately for them once they pass away. Thankfully, you can create special needs trusts to take care of your disabled offspring. What are Special Needs...
Is estate planning of value to single people?
Wealthy individuals with large families may find it necessary to draw up detailed estate plans. Single people, both young and old, might not think they need a will or other estate planning documents. However, a single person and their family members might all benefit...
Designating beneficiaries for your estate plan in Pennsylvania
Estate planning is considered by many Pennsylvanians to be a one-and-done task. Even if you don’t plan on passing away anytime soon, it’s important to regularly update your estate plan and check on beneficiary designations. Beneficiaries are named when signing a new...
Making a plan to cohabit
Moving in with a significant other is a big step. Maybe not quite as big as a marriage contract, but it can feel very close to that. Cohabiting means sharing Pennsylvania expenses, living space, and a number of material things. Having a clear plan when going into that...
Estate planning for special needs families
As your friends express their concerns about how they'll pay for their children's college education, you may be wondering how to care for the special needs of your child. You'll likely be providing financial assistance for your child well after their college years and...
Critical components of an estate plan
In Pennsylvania, many people put off estate planning. While people might not like thinking about death, estate planning can help to ensure that their wishes are protected when their property is distributed after they die. Estate plans should include more than just a...
Do new Pennsylvania parents need to write an estate plan?
When you have your first child, estate planning is probably the last thing on your mind. However, the birth of your first child is actually the perfect time to start thinking about estate planning. Now that you have a child, you'll need to make important decisions...
Understanding guardianship
Guardianship is an important legal tool that can protect vulnerable people and their property. It's also widely misunderstood. In this blog post, we will try to cover some of the basics of guardianship law in Pennsylvania. What is guardianship? Put simply,...
Estate planning for challenging family members
Every family has their own unique circumstances concerning their wealth and financial planning. Estate planning should address a family member that has special problems or issues who are sometimes known colloquially as the black sheep of the family. Estate documents...
Are your digital assets included in your estate plan?
Creating a will that outlines how one’s physical assets are to be distributed amongst heirs is just the first step in estate planning in modern times. As more and more Pennsylvania residents move their lives online, they do not realize that their digital assets also...
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