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Bringing two families together often means balancing new relationships with existing responsibilities. That same balance carries over into estate planning, where decisions about your home, savings and personal belongings can affect the people you care about most....
You may worry about what will happen to their family if they never complete a will, especially when it comes to cost and the process. Pennsylvania law still controls what happens to your property if you pass away without a will. Understanding these rules can help you...
If you’re a beneficiary or heir and you don’t trust what an executor is doing in regards to a loved one’s estate during probate, it may be important to take action to protect your rights and your loved one’s legacy. In Pennsylvania, executors have a legal duty to...
One of the goals of estate planning for most people is helping their loved ones avoid unnecessary expenses, including taxes, that can eat away at the assets they plan to leave them. Here in Pennsylvania, that means helping them avoid the state inheritance tax....
Losing a loved one is an emotionally challenging experience. And perhaps especially when grief is fresh, dealing with legal and financial matters in the aftermath of a great loss can feel overwhelming. Unfortunately, whether someone recently deceased left a will...
The loss of a loved one is a traumatic time, but it’s one that can become even more stressful for individuals who are having to deal with creditors for the person who died. It may behoove these individuals to learn a bit about what happens to a person’s debts when...
It's no secret that being an executor can have its challenges. You may need to solve conflicts among beneficiaries, deal with contests in court, meet beneficiary expectations and so forth. Nonetheless, you can successfully handle such issues, making your work more...
For many people, probate presents a time-consuming and costly legal process that can delay the distribution of assets to heirs. Fortunately, there are several options to avoid probate, including strategies like setting up trusts, which allow for a smoother transfer of...
Estate planning isn't the most glamorous topic, but it's crucial to ensure your loved ones are cared for after you're gone. Unfortunately, many myths and misconceptions swirl around estate planning, leading to confusion and missed opportunities. Let's dispel some of...
The loss of a family member is a deeply emotional experience. On top of the grief, many families are thrust into the unfamiliar territory of probate – the legal process of settling a deceased person’s estate. Probate can feel daunting, riddled with legalese and...