Perhaps the best way to take control over your financial life is to know as much about your situation and Pennsylvania estate laws as possible. To help inform our clients about some of the basics of estate planning, elder law, will & trust legal information, executor and trustee responsibilities, asset protection, and probate law, we have assembled a number of short, straightforward, and informational articles that explain some of the basic concepts and answer some common questions.
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Assets That Can Skip Probate - But Be Careful!Not all assets owned by someone who passes away pass under the will. Some skip probate completely. But, this can be a blessing and a curse. Probate and estate attorney David M Frees on assets that pass outside of the will
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Think Twice Before Accepting Executor's Fees in PennsylvaniaIndividuals listed as an executor in a Will may want to consider waiving their executor's fee for tax saving purposes.
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Choosing an Executor for Your Will and Estate in Pennsylvania (Part B)Choosing an executor for your estate is complex, but you may be better served by selecting a Pennsylvania probate or estate lawyer for the job.
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Choosing an Executor for Your Will and Estate in Pennsylvania (Part A)Choosing an executor of your estate is no small task, but then neither is the task of being an executor. Call a Pennsylvania probate lawyer for guidance.
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Links To Other Law Offices and Services For Unruh, Turner, Burke and Frees Client NeedsThis page contains links to other law offices both inside of Pennsylvania and outside the state for clients that need these resource. Please feel free at any time to contact David M. Frees III at Unruh, Turner, Burke and Frees for referrals to firms throughout the United States and in other countries when you or a family member has a business, or personal legal need that we cannot meet.
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Probate BlunderA person died and only a copy of the original will was found. Can the copy be submmited to probate court and what does it mean?
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Common Delays In The Probate ProcessThis article explains the Pennsylvania Probate Process. Probate can take several months to several years. Find out in this article what is Probate and what are the common causes for delays in the Estate Administration process.
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The Simple Things Matter - Keep Your documents, records, and passwords in orderMany carefully planned estates turn into a nightmare because people think that the plan is done when the will or trust is signed. But keeping your records, documents, beneficiary designations and passwords in order makes all of the difference. One of Pennsylvania's most experienced will, trust and estate lawyer's walks you through the process of creating a plan that survives and works to shorten the probate process.
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How Much Can Executors Be Paid Under Pennsylvania Law? Use this chart and article to find the answer.This article examines executor fees in Pennsylvania. How much can Pennsylvania executors be paid? Does the size of the estate matter? How are fees computed?
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How Much Do Pennsylvania Attorneys Charge as Estate FeesConsumers want to know how much attorneys charge estates. This brief article walks you through the several ways that attorneys charge and what you need to know before hiring an attorney.
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Part Ten: Limiting Liability Exposure and Creating a Family Settlement Agreement10 of 10 in a series about mistakes executors make and the steps they can take to fix them
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Bonus Question: Making Sure The Will Is AuthenticBonus Question in a series about mistakes executors make and the steps they can take to fix them
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Bonus Question: Pour Over WillBonus Question in a series about mistakes executors make and the steps they can take to fix them
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Bonus Question: Naming An ExecutorBonus Question in a series about mistakes executors make and the steps they can take to fix them
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Part Nine: Failing To Meet Important Tax Deadlines9 in 10 in a series about mistakes executors make and the steps they can take to fix them
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Bonus Questions on Avoiding PA Executor MistakesBonus Questions in a series about mistakes executors make and the steps they can take to fix them
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Part Eight: Getting The Help You Need8 of 10 in a series about mistakes executors make and the steps they can take to fix them
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Part Seven: Failing to Advertise Estate Administration7 in 10 in a series about mistakes executors make and the steps they can take to fix them
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Part Four: The Failure to Follow The Terms Of The Will4 in 10 in a series about mistakes executors make and the steps they can take to fix them
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Part TWO - Mistake Executors Make And How To Avoid Them - Executors Must Verify That They Have The Right DocumentA series about mistakes Pennsylvania executors make and the steps they can take to fix them #2 probating the wrong will