After you set up your estate plan, you may think you are done. A will may be meant to reflect your final wishes, but life changes over time and your estate plan should too. Milestones Estate plans should be subject to regular reviews to ensure they are current and...

Pennsylvania residents who choose to set up a living trust may have many questions about what assets should be placed into the trust. The main purpose of a living trust is typically to prevent the assets in the trust from going through the probate process after you...

As one goes through a divorce, updating their estate plan may be the last thing on a Pittsburgh resident’s mind. Others may not easily see how the prospect of a failed marriage, either their own or that of a loved one, might affect estate plans. While there are...

Estate planning is important but challenging. One reason for this is that it can be hard for people to talk about what will happen when they are no longer alive. The first step toward building an estate plan can be speaking with a trusted Pennsylvania estate planning...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...