On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | Jul 6, 2020 | Estate Planning
When it comes to drafting a will, knowing that your assets and loved ones will be taken care of can bring you significant peace of mind. And while there are many viable reasons for drafting a will, there are other means of protecting your assets and properties as...
On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | Jun 30, 2020 | Estate Planning
Many people decide to give their spouses large roles in their estate plans, and with good reason. A marriage requires a strong degree of trust, so you may trust your spouse more than others when it comes to making decisions about your health, wealth and other affairs....
On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | Apr 23, 2020 | Estate Planning
We may call it elder law, but it is prudent for anyone to consider planning their estate at any age. For elders, this precaution is particularly important. Preparing their estate can make their golden years brighter and less stressful. In today’s particular...
On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | Mar 17, 2020 | Estate Planning
If you are interested in supporting one or more charitable organizations, you will learn that there are many ways you can do this. You may opt to volunteer your time through services or consultation, or you may opt to provide financial support. The latter is something...
On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | Jan 9, 2020 | Estate Planning
A Pennsylvania family’s estate planning preparations may require careful consideration for an adult child with a physical or mental disability. When an individual relies upon public assistance programs such as Social Security Supplemental Income and Medicaid, an...
On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | Dec 30, 2019 | Estate Planning
In Pennsylvania, there are laws dictating what wills are and are not valid. In order for the state to consider your will valid, you must follow these laws. Today, we will take a look at what is valid and what is not within the state. There are some states which allow...
On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | Oct 21, 2019 | Estate Planning
Your will details what you’d like done with your assets after you’re gone. This essential legal document must be updated from time to time to ensure it’s still relevant to your needs. Failure to update your will after significant life changes could...
On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | Oct 8, 2019 | Estate Planning
When you create a power of attorney in Pennsylvania, you grant someone else the authority to make decisions on your behalf under certain circumstances. There are several types of powers of attorney that you can create. They differ in the decision-making...
On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | Aug 2, 2019 | Estate Planning
Parents of children with special needs have all sorts of fears about what will happen to their offspring when they are no longer around to care for them. Some of these fears include their children losing money that they need for their daily care. This is one reason...
On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | Jun 14, 2019 | Estate Planning
If you haven’t done your estate planning yet, despite knowing that you’re going to need those documents eventually, you’re not alone. A lot of people put this off or just completely neglect to do it.In fact, some reports show that more than 50% of...
