As you approach retirement in Pennsylvania, estate planning becomes increasingly important. This is because you have accumulated a lifetime of assets, including your home, savings, and investments. You will also have developed relationships with family, friends, and...
Probate & Estate Planning
A beginner’s guide to estate planning in Pennsylvania
Estate planning is one of the most important steps to ensure your loved ones are taken care of after you die. But it can also be confusing especially if this is your first time doing it. It's essential to understand the basics of estate planning before you jump into...
What are the biggest reasons to update your estate plan?
Nobody likes to acknowledge that they’ll be gone someday, but it’s crucial to face reality. This means creating an estate plan to leave assets to your Pennsylvania family and other beneficiaries. These situations warrant updating your documents. Marriage or remarriage...
Consider having a will when you get married in Pennsylvania
When you get married, a lot of things change. You become responsible for another person, and you create a new family unit. One thing that often changes when people get married is their estate plan, which includes wills. It's important to have a will when you get...
Reasons to consider advanced estate planning strategies
Pennsylvania residents from all walks of life can benefit from the process of having a simple will or trust drafted as a means to ensure that their assets can pass to beneficiaries outside of probate. However, for those lucky enough to hold assets of significantly...
The importance of avoiding these estate planning mistakes
Pennsylvania residents who create estate plans should be aware of certain pitfalls. It’s crucial to avoid these common mistakes, which could create problems later. Not including provisions for your final arrangements Whether you wish to be buried or cremated, you may...
Avoid these problematic situations before creating a trust
Setting up a trust fund might be an excellent way to take care of the family you leave behind. It is possible, however, to make mistakes while setting up trust funds in Pennsylvania. Knowing about these mistakes can save you a lot of stress and protect your assets....
What to include in your estate plan as a new parent
Having a new baby is exciting for any Pennsylvania resident. If you are a new parent, now is the time to begin planning your estate. These are the things on which you should focus to protect your child’s future. Create your will Creating your last will and testament...
Bypass Trusts
For estate planning in Pennsylvania, bypass trusts are an advanced tool for minimizing the tax burden on a couple's assets as they pass them down to the next generation. They are best suited for high net-worth couples or those with children from prior marriages....
The importance of naming a beneficiary on an IRA
An unexpected death can present problems for Pennsylvania families when an estate goes to probate. No family wants to learn after the fact that their assumption regarding automatic inheritance is incorrect. Even a spouse may have difficulty obtaining financial assets...