Previously on the blog, we’ve discussed the importance of a special needs trust. These trusts can help ensure that your loved one who has extensive medical needs can secure financial stability without jeopardizing their ability to obtain the treatment and care that...
When you decide who should serve as your power of attorney or executor of your estate, it is tempting to simply believe your adult children are best able to fulfill these roles. And while this is true for some in Greensburg, there are situations in which someone other...
Congratulations! You are finally estate planning. You are drafting a will, and figuring out how to care for your loved ones after you pass. When you are done, you will feel a weight lifted off your heart, and you will know your family will be OK. However, one thing...
Incapacity can be a difficult topic to think about, however, estate planning tools make it simple for estate planners to plan for it. Knowing what estate planning documents to include in an estate plan as part of an incapacity plan is important information for estate...
Deciding to begin the estate planning process is a good choice. Whether you’ve chosen to draft a will, set up a trust or create a power of attorney, you’ve taken an important step towards ensuring stability for your heirs after you pass away. Having the advice and...
Life after divorce can be overwhelming. Even if divorce was the right choice for you, and you are looking forward to re-entering the world as a single person, there are many things that need to be taken care of post-divorce. Updating a will is one thing many people...
In addition to creating a will or trust, there are two important documents a person may want to consider completing. A financial power of attorney and a healthcare power of attorney can be useful additions to an estate plan. Financial power of attorney A financial...
When people think of estate planning, they typically think in terms making a will or setting up a trust. They’re not wrong – these are common and important aspects of estate planning. But one facet of estate planning that often flies under the radar is that of...
People in Pennsylvania plan for many different aspects of their lives. This includes trying to plan for unexpected events that may or may not occur. People have insurance for their vehicles, their homes, for potential disabilities, for their lives and other aspects....
Many people in Pennsylvania plan on applying for Medicaid or other government benefits to help supplement their income during their senior years. However, these benefits are generally only available to those with a low income and few assets. Does this mean that a...
