When a new baby arrives, in all likelihood, things are hectic. But there's still one crucial thing to finalize: an estate plan. Overlooking this vital aspect of domestic administration can leave your child vulnerable to Pennsylvania law, which isn't the best for some...
When people in Pennsylvania think about planning for the future, they may consider an irrevocable life insurance trust (an "ILIT") in order to reduce estate taxes while providing for their families. This type of trust is designed to serve as a repository for one or...
Writing out your wishes for after you have departed can be one of the most difficult aspects of planning your estate. This process can be even more daunting if you are part of a blended family with numerous relatives at various stages of their lives. If you are...
Whenever a big life change occurs, one thing you should do is review your estate plan to see if it needs to be updated. Pennsylvania residents who are approaching retirement may need to apply different strategies for estate planning at this stage of their life....
Going through a divorce in Pennsylvania can be an understandably difficult time. Unfortunately, you could be going through even more difficulties without an estate plan in place. To help ensure your divorce goes as smoothly as possible, here are a few estate planning...
Many people wait until it is too late to make proper arrangements for their estate planning. A "poor man's will" often seems like a very inexpensive and convenient way to transfer wealth or money between two people while avoiding Pennsylvania probate court. However,...
Pennsylvania citizens who have a high net worth have additional steps they’ll need to think about for the estate planning process. The most important step is starting the process so that they can ensure that their assets go to the beneficiaries that they want. Without...
Because human interactions involve more than one person, there's no way to always avoid conflict. You can, however, reduce the chances of a fallout occurring. Open and honest communication about your estate planning is necessary to minimize conflicts over inheritances...
If you have created a Pennsylvania estate plan, you might think that your work is done. However, you may need to discuss your plan with your adult children. Who to talk to You first need to decide how much you want to share with them, and this will depend on your...
As you enjoy the life of retirement in Pennsylvania, you may have started to wonder about what will happen to your estate after your passing. This is where estate planning comes into play so that you can ensure that all of your assets go to the people to whom you...
