Worry and concern often ripple within you whenever you think about the future of your special needs child. The likelihood that your child outlives you remains a strong possibility. Since his birth, you have loved him, cared for him, bathed him, taken him on wheelchair...

Any Pennsylvania residents who have begun to investigate the process of estate planning have probably heard that it is usually best to have a “comprehensive” estate plan in place. So, what exactly should our readers consider when they are trying to have a...

Many Pittsburgh area residents understand the importance of estate planning and have taken the time to create an estate plan for their family. Others may not have had the chance yet to work on their estate plan or may not understand how one works. It is important for...

When many people in Pennsylvania think about potentially starting their estate planning process, they may be filled with doubt at what they perceive to be an overly daunting affair. In fact, this is probably why many people put off this crucial process, and some never...

Many Pennsylvanian’s put off estate planning for a number of reasons. Some are simply afraid to confront their own mortality while others are concerned about perceived complexities that may arise throughout the process. However, most people find that a burden is...

People in Pennsylvania may want to consider adding a health care directive to their estate plan. A health care directive appoints someone to make medical decisions on a person's behalf if that person becomes incapacitated. It also specifies a person's wishes for...

Most Pennsylvania residents understand the importance of estate planning, but many of them find addressing end of life issues extremely difficult. People in the prime of their lives often vow to have these discussions at some unspecified time in the future, but that...

Estate planning allows individuals to make end-of-life decisions ahead of time by creating wills and advanced directives. While a will generally includes information on funeral arrangements, inheritances and guardianship of minor children, an advance directive focuses...

Your effort to begin planning your estate long before you ever anticipate needing its implementation is crucial to your financial health. An estate plan that you have carefully crafted to meet your lifestyle and personal desires can be equally as beneficial to your...

When parents remarry in Pennsylvania, they may accidentally disinherit their children if they do not update their financial accounts and estate planning documents. This can happen on both sides, since the spouse remarrying may have kids of their own as well.CNBC notes...