This blog, which is regularly updated by our estate planning attorneys, strives to keep our clients and potential clients informed, engaged, and connected to the latest news, trends, and current events regarding Pennsylvania asset protection, inheritance dispute resolution, executor and trustee information, will & trust law, and elder trust law.
Learn more about the estate law issues that affect you most in these short, personal, and candid legal blog posts.
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Our Mac and Cheese RecipeEvery edition of our client newsletter features a recipe from Dave Frees, his staff, clients or the extended firm family. This month...mac and cheese
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The Marcellus Shale Debate"Drill Baby Drill" or "No Fracking Way" which side are you on of the Marcellus shale debate? Whether we like it or not we use gas on a daily basis.
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Executor of A Pennsylvania Estate? Video Resources, Fees, Disputes, Mistakes and Duties of An ExecutorExecutors need to learn the most common mistakes and how to avoid personal liability. Discover many resources and information for Pennsylvania executors
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New Video Reveals The Most Overlooked Estate Planning DocumentThe estate planning document that you cannot be without? It's one of the most overlooked estate planning tools - the well drafted durable power of attorney.
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Should I Make Gifts Now As Part Of My Estate Planning?An inter vivos gift is one tool you can use in your estate planning to reduce taxes. But be careful because if it's not done correctly you may be on the hook.
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Estate Planning For Second Marriages and Blended FamiliesHaving a second marriage and a blended family is a reality today for many of us. Find out what you can do to incorporate this into your estate plan.
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Returning or Starting College: Essential Legal Documents For Your ChildrenCollege is an exciting time for you and your children. Make sure your children have the essential legal documents to head to or back to school soon.
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Understanding Critical Trust LanguageWe want to help you understand critical trust language that to many seems foreign at times. You can leave your interpreter at home after reading our trust guide
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Marcellus Shale News UpdateExxon buys 317,000 acres in the Marcellus Shale Region of Pennsylvania.
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Why Do Wealthy Never Own Life Insurance Outright?A life insurance trust can help save your heirs money. Find out about many common trusts, what they can do for you, and how you can get started.
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Does Your Will Have The Right Stuff When It Comes To Your "Stuff"A specific clause that deals with tangible personal property in your will is an important componenet to an Effective Will. Find out what tangible property is?
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Make Sure Your Will is Up To Date-Who Wants Family Drama?Are all your children in your will? Make sure your will has the correct family information. It may seem fairly unimportant but the consequences can be startling
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Executors and Safe Deposit Boxes in PennsylvaniaThe long standing rules for executors to enter and to inventory a safe deposit box have recently changed. The state of Pennsylvania no longer provides...
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Find Out What Trust Lawyers Know About Trusts That You Don'tTrust law can be a complicated field to navigate through so we wrote a guide explaining the many types and uses of trusts to help you find the right trust.
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What To Do About Tricky TrustsThe more trust language you understand the more likely you will have the right trust in place for you or the better you will understand your role in a trust.
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Income TaxDeadline Is Near For 2010 FilingsAre you getting your return done by a tax preparer or changing accountants or tax preparers? This brief to do list helps you to get ready
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How To Choose A Trustee: Trustee vs. Corporate TrusteeA trustee is a vital component of any well drafted trust. Make sure you have trustee in place that will maximize the benefits of the trust and minimize excess waste. Find out what type of trustee is right for your trust.
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Spring Break To Do's- Get a Power Of Attorney For Your College StudentIt is almost Spring Break! This is a great time to get your college age child a power of attorney, poa. Find out why a POA is a critical tool to being able to make financial or medical decisions for your child.
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Quick Review of The Federal Estate and Gift Tax Changes for 2011 and 2012Do you need to know the big changes in the federal estate tax and gift tax laws for 2010, 2011, and 2012 and how these changes might affect your will, trust, or estate planning? This chart....
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Estate Planning Under the New Estate Law - Have Less Than One Million Dollars? What Now?The federal estate tax law changed radically for 2011 and 2012. Wondering whether or not you should wait or make changes? This article walks you through the issues if you have a small estate.