Going through a divorce in Pennsylvania can be stressful. It can put a strain on a person's mental, emotional and financial state. Some of the stress of divorce is unavoidable as it is a process that impacts nearly every area of a person's life. It is possible,...
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Estate Planning And Probate
Probating small estates in Pennsylvania
Those who have recently lost a loved one in Cranberry Township may be preparing themselves for the process that most assume to automatically follow: probate. Many hear investment and estate planning experts extol the wisdom of planning to avoid probate (as its costs...
Dispute over author’s work lingers decades after his death
Few in Cranberry Township may realize the enormity of the request they are making when they ask someone to serve as the personal representative or executor of their estates. In many cases, such a responsibility may only be temporary, with one only having to manage the...
Avoiding estate tax liability
When people in Cranberry Township start putting their estate plans together, the first topic they may believe needs to be addressed is allocating funds to pay estate taxes. This is wise thinking, as their certainly is the possibility that one’s estate may be...
Amending your will after your divorce
Ask any estate planning expert in Cranberry Township, and they will tell you that it is best that you see to your estate planning early on in your adult life. This is due to the fact that you never know what tomorrow will bring, and it is best to be prepared for...
The purpose of a living will
A last will and testament is a legal document detailing your final wishes. It addresses the distribution of your Pennsylvania property, appoints guardians of your minor children and a variety of other considerations. You may believe that is the only document you need....
Identifying the best time to begin planning your estate
There is not a more satisfying feeling than knowing you have adequately planned for your future. Preparation from early on can provide you with the resources you need and desire, to live comfortably later on in life. At , we have been able...
Living wills grant peace of mind
One of the hardest parts of growing older is having to cede parts of our independence. This is even more difficult if we fall ill and can no longer make decisions for ourselves. Who will you trust to make decisions about your health care if you are incapacitate and...
Understanding Pennsylvania’s intestate succession guidelines
While most adults in Cranberry Township likely understand that they should start considering their estate planning, few have actually completed the process. Indeed, according to information shared by the American Association of Retired Persons, as many as 60 percent...
Creating an estate plan as a college student
Often, people think of older adults when they picture the type of person who sets up an estate plan. However, estate planning can offer a number of benefits for college students (as well as their parents) and these plans can be very helpful for people at a younger...