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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The Importance of Having a Residuary Clause in a Trustthe importance of having a residuary clause in your trust
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The Importance of Having a Residuary Clause in a WillImportance and purpose of having a residuary clause in your will
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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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The Benefits of Avoiding Probate When Settling an EstateAvoiding probate when settling an estate can speed up the process; a Pennsylvania probate attorney can help you do this.
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Creating Trusts for Your Children in Pennsylvania with Help from a Trust AttorneyCreating trusts for children is not just for the rich – the benefits are far-reaching and can provide ample benefits. A Pennsylvania trust attorney can help.
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What to Know about Trust Law Before You Name a Bank Your Successor Trustee in PennsylvaniaBefore you decide to use an institutional fiduciary for your estate, speak with a Pennsylvania trust attorney about your options.
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Get Help From Trust Attorney Before Naming a Bank or Trust Company as Executor of Your Pennsylvania EstateSpeak with a Pennsylvania trust attorney before you elect a bank or trust company to serve as your fiduciary representative.
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Creating a Will and Testament in PennsylvaniaCreating a last will and testament should be done with the assistance of a Pennsylvania estate planning attorney. Call our firm for help.
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Creating a Will and Testament in PennsylvaniaIf you are creating a will, know who your witnesses and executor will be, and draft a letter of instruction. A Pennsylvania estate planning attorney can help.
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Get Help From Trust Attorney Before Naming a Bank or Trust Company as Executor of Your Pennsylvania EstateSpeak with Pennsylvania trust attorney DAvid M Frees III before you elect a bank or trust company to serve as your fiduciary representative.
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Estate Planning Client Newsletter - Fall 2011Our newsletters contain topical information and news related to federal estate tax, inheritance taxes, wills, trusts, asset protection and estate planning
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Getting A Will is an important start to any good estate plan. Without it the state's intestate laws determine where your assets go. This article and video explain the best practices for Pennsylvania residents who want to get a will and related estate planning documentsGetting a will and estate plan are essential for Pennsylvania residents who have children, own a home or business or who have insurance savings and investments
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Do You Have a Memo With Your Will or Trust?Avoid family drama and make it easier on your family or loved ones after you are gone by leaving them with a Memo that gives them guidance on what to do.
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Lawyer Trust Language Decoded For Non-LawyersDo you want to understand what you trust or estate lawyer is saying? Do you hear people talking about trusts but do not really know much about them. Read this
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A Guide to Trusts: How to Find the Right Trust for YouHow do you navigate through the hundreds of trusts out there? Read this handy trust guide that explains some of the most common trusts and their uses.
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Choosing A Trustee: Individual Trustee vs. Bank or Corporate TrusteeThe trustee of a trust is a very important job. They manage assets and make many decisions regarding the trust. Who is the right trustee for you? Here are some advantages and disadvantages of individual trustees verse corporate trustees (such as a bank or trust company) so you can pick the best trustee for your trust.
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Protecting a Child or Adult with Special NeedsAre you wondering what will happen to a disabled child or loved one after you are gone? This report on Pennsylvania special needs trusts and supplemental needs trusts explains what these trusts are and how you can create one. Find out today if one of these trusts is right for you and your family.
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Super Lawyer David Frees of Unruh, Turner, Burke and Frees has offices in Phoenixville, PennsylvaniaAre you looking for an attorney in the Phoenixville area? David M. Frees III is a respected attorney with law offices in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
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If you are looking for a will, trust, probate, or estate lawyer in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, David Frees focuses on his clients will, estate, probate and asset protection needs and in solving the problems that most concern you.Super Lawyer David Frees of Unruh, Turner, Burke and Frees has offices in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania providing trust, estate, and elder law services. David Frees' Phoenixville offce also provides simple estate plans, wills trusts, and estate help for executors
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How To Find A Trust, Estate, or Will Lawyer in Chadds Ford, PennsylvaniaHelp finding an experienced and local trust, will, or estate planning lawyer in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.