This blog, which is regularly updated by our estate planning attorneys, strives to keep our clients and potiential clients informed, engaged, and connected to the latest news, trends, and current events regarding Penn. asset protection, inheritance dispute resolution, executor and trustee information, will & trust law, and elder trust law. Learn more abou the estate law issues that affect you most in these short, personal, and candid legal blog posts.
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Four Essential Estate Planning Questions Retired Couples Should Address Today To Avoid Problems LaterSecure your legacy with vital estate planning discussions. Don't delay - tackle wills, living wills, powers of attorney, and trusts together for peace of mind
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The 8 Essential Questions To Ask When Hiring Your Estate Planning Lawyerhow to hire estate planning attorney; experienced estate planning attorney in Pennsylvania
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A Well-Designed Estate Plan Protects Your Assets and Your Legacyexperienced estate planning attorney; asset and wealth protection;
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The Estate Planning Basics of Digital Assets: What To Do About Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies and other Digital Investments – Now OR In The Futurecryptocurrencies in estate planning; estate planning and digital assets; bitcoin and estate planning;
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Spring 2021 Virtual Executor Training Receives Rave Reviews!Executor training, what is an executor, when and how to hire the right legal, accounting, and financial advisors, how to avoid personal liability.
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Virtual Executor Training Coming on March 24, 2021executor training, when to hire lawyer for estate administration, duties of an executor
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FAQs - Revocable and Irrevocable TrustsOur Series on Trusts will provide clarity on what trusts are, how they can be used, and the differences between the various kinds of trusts.
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Demystifying Trusts -- How Trust Planning Can Benefit Your FamilyOur Series on Trusts will provide clarity on what trusts are, how they can be used, and the differences between the various kinds of trusts.
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Demystifying Trusts -- How Trust Planning Can Benefit Your Family -- Part IOur Series on Trusts will provide clarity on what trusts are, how they can be used, and the differences between the various kinds of trusts.
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The Ugly Fight Over the Estate of the “Painter of Light”Handwritten Wills. Handwritten wills in PA. Are handwritten wills legal? Should I use a handwritten will in PA?
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Pennsylvania Estate Administration Legislative Update Alert!Email accounts. Social media. Photo archives. Cloud accounts. These are all examples of digital assets and you have more digital assets than you realize. But what happens to those assets when a person dies? Who has control? Who can access them? But what happens to those assets when a person dies? Who has control? Who can access them?
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How to “Future-Proof” Your Wills and Trusts from Coming Changes in the Law Why a Disclaimer Trust Under Your Will May Be The Best ApproachAdding a Disclaimer Trust to your Wills helps to make sure that your plan remains current despite the changing tax laws.
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Do My Adult Children Need an Estate Planning Lawyer? Three Steps You Will Want to Take When Your Child Turns 18If you have a child or grandchild who is approaching adulthood, talk to your estate planning attorney.
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Who Determines the Disposition of Your Remains and Funeral Arrangements?The Next-of-Kin Default Rules in Pennsylvania and How a Statement of Contrary Intent Can Override It.
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Assets That Skip Probate And Why You Need To Be CarefulInformation about how certain assets can skip probate and how to coordinate them with your will
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Joint Accounts That Don't Match the Will or Trust - Causing Family FeudsJoint Accounts that don't match estate planning documents can cause family disputes when one of the account owners pass away. Mediation and careful planning...
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Supplemental Needs Trust | When it is UsedA supplemental needs trust gives assets to a disabled loved one while maintaining eligibility for public programs. Contact a Phoenixville attorney for details.
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Why Use a Testamentary Trust?A testamentary trust is a good option for someone who has minor children. Contact a Phoenixville estate attorney to see if this trust is right for you.
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The Will Is Not Enough - What You Need To Know About Thinking Outside The WillThinking outside the will means knowing the secrets and having all of the right documents you need to protect yourself , your heirs, and your estate...
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Pennsylvania Trust Law: Pros and Cons of Institutional FiduciariesBefore you name a bank or trust company as the administrator of your Pennsylvania estate, trust, or guardianship, make sure you know the facts.