Estate Planning And Probate

You must appoint someone to administer your estate to act as your personal representative or executor after you're gone when you draft your will. Selecting the right person for that role can prove challenging. There are a few important attributes that you should look...

Talking about money, especially in detail, is something many people consider rude. Even when with their own families, they may shy away from discussing it. However, not being explicit about money and your estate plan could set your family up for problems in the...

When you create your will, the aim is that your family accepts it as your final word, that the people you say will get the things you decide, and no one will argue with that. However, as many families find out, sometimes wills can lead to bitter disagreements. How can...

Different people have different goals when planning their estates, but a common goal quite a few people have is to avoid probate court. People see probate as expensive, which it can be. They also know that it can mean months before their loved ones can utilize the...

It’s a tragedy when a child loses both parents. While no amount of estate planning could help the child with the emotions they’ll feel during this time, having a plan set for their care could help to minimize the stress they feel in the days following their parents'...

If you’re like a lot of people, you may have put off doing your important estate planning. It’s never pleasant to contemplate one’s mortality but it is necessary to make plans for what is to transpire at the end of your life and beyond. Some Cranberry Township...

Around 64% of adults in this country don’t have a will. While this is a bad situation for many people, it is a tragedy for new parents. Not having an estate plan means that your assets will be passed along to beneficiaries based on the state’s intestate laws. But, if...

Families in Pennsylvania interested in segregating their children's inheritance from marital assets should the heirs get married sometimes use trusts to hold the assets. A trust can be set up that names the heir as trustee. This grants the heir some control and access...

Those in Pittsburgh who want to set up a trust to leave behind for their loved ones after they pass may have heard about irrevocable trusts. Learning more about this type of trust can help when planning an estate.An irrevocable trust is a type of trust that gives...

While everyone knows that they will not live forever, it can still be uncomfortable to discuss and plan for the end. Death and long-term care can be difficult to fathom, but if a person wants to take control of their situation, they will take estate planning and...