We all have the right to determine what type of health care we want to receive or not receive. Sometimes, however, due to injury, illness, or simply the aging process, we run the risk of our healthcare wishes not being honored because we have not adequately communicated them and memorialized them in...

Although it may be the best known, a will is not the only tool you can use to dispose of your assets. In fact, there are other beneficial ways to accomplish this, a trust being one of them. There are actually a variety of trust types you can utilize in your estate...

Most of us know someone with spending problems. Money management issues can come from being financially immature. It can come from being in an unhealthy relationship where they have little to no say in their finances. There may be an addiction issue at play. Regardless of the reason, struggling with spending problems...

Dying without a will is referred to as dying “intestate.” As such, a state’s intestacy laws will apply in the event that a person dies without a valid will in place. Pennsylvania’s intestate succession laws come into play to direct where a deceased person’s assets should go in the event that...

At some point, a loved one may become incapacitated due to injury, illness, or simply old age. Regardless, it could leave them unable to make critical medical or financial decisions for themselves. Without a legally designated decision-maker, their well-being could be put in serious jeopardy. In such a situation, a Pennsylvania guardianship...

The death of a love one can leave a family struggling with some big emotions. Processing the loss can take time. It can take energy. It can require a lot of support. On top of all of this, there are the logistics to be addressed following a loved one’s death. Going through...

Your estate plan is likely to include a variety of what are referred to as “specific bequests.” A specific bequest is when you name a particular person to inherit a certain item, such as a piece of personal property. You may have made many specific bequests for tangible personal property items such...

You have decided it is time to begin estate planning. You have called a dedicated, local estate planning attorney and made an initial appointment. You have taken a valuable step towards putting critical legal protections in place that will safeguard and promote your wishes for a future you want for both...

When you appoint a financial agent under a durable power of attorney, you are granting that person the authority to step into your shoes as they carry out important financial and legal tasks on your behalf. As such, it is important to fill this role with the right person. It is one...

A big part of estate planning will be going through your assets and deciding not only who you want to get what, but how you want this transfer to occur. After a house, a person’s car is usually one of their more significant, tangible assets. As such, it can be a...