On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | Aug 13, 2020 | Estate And Probate Law
The creation of a will can provide families peace of mind and protect a loved one’s assets from unnecessary losses or unwanted distribution. Though, not every estate plan is perfect and some would-be heirs may challenge a will for multiple reasons. Undue influence by...
On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | Jul 14, 2020 | Estate And Probate Law
While a divorce might seem like the end of one chapter of your life and the beginning of another, it is wise for individuals to examine all aspects of the end of the relationship. For example, many married couples will make all financial decisions as a team. Now that...
On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | Jun 11, 2020 | Estate And Probate Law
Those entrusted with the management or administration of someone’s estate have many obligations that they must fulfill in their role. Reviewing the last will or estate plan and providing the necessary documentation to the probate courts is one such obligation....
On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | May 18, 2020 | Estate And Probate Law
Your father always has been the doer in the family, the one who took care of everyone else’s needs before his own. But as he’s getting older, you’re noticing that the things he used to do routinely, like going to the doctor or taking his medicine or handling his own...
On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | Apr 10, 2020 | Estate And Probate Law
Estate planning is just one of those things where we all know that we’ll need it, but most of us don’t have it. For years, studies have claimed that less than 50% of people have an estate plan in place at any given time, meaning that most people have done no planning....
On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | Mar 17, 2020 | Estate And Probate Law
Serving as an executor or administrator for an estate means dealing with a lot of details, forgotten possessions and unhappy family member. Between Pennsylvania probate court and family squabbles, you may have a lot of issues to manage as you handle the estate of a...
On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | Jan 20, 2020 | Estate And Probate Law
A friend or relative just died and you found out that you are named in their will as the executor of their estate. While you’re understandably honored, you’re also a bit hesitant about doing the job. Are you stuck? No, not actually. You may have to take a few formal...
On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | Oct 3, 2018 | Estate And Probate Law
You would think that celebrities would be more mindful of their financial status than they appear to be. So many famous people engage in no estate planning or inadequate estate planning. In either case, Pennsylvania small business owners may want to avoid emulating...
On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | Sep 11, 2018 | Estate And Probate Law
When it comes to estate planning, Pennsylvania residents have numerous options. One of them involves using a revocable living trust. This particular document remains popular with individuals and married couples for a variety of reasons. Most people are aware that by...
On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | Aug 21, 2018 | Estate And Probate Law
Most Pennsylvania parents take steps to protect their minor children should they pass away. This often includes providing for them through estate planning. A will may designate how assets will be passed to the children and who will take care of them when the parents...
