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The probate process is notorious for many reasons. It can cost a lot of money for surviving family members and take years to resolve. Fortunately, not everyone needs to go through the traditional process of probate in Pennsylvania. Many smaller estates qualify for the...
The older you get, the more important it is to have an estate plan in place. The most important part of the estate plan is often the will, as it is the document that will specify how your assets will be distributed upon your debt. However, simply creating a will is...
When a loved one passes away in Pennsylvania their loved ones are often left behind to settle their estate. This can be a long and arduous process with many complications that need to be worked through. One issue that may need to be resolved is how to deal with the...
The loss of a loved one is an overwhelming experience. When a resident of Bucks County passes away, their relatives may struggle to handle the many responsibilities they must undertake to settle the decedent’s affairs. Even when an individual has made an estate plan,...
When a loved one passes away, you can be left with a lot to deal with. It’s an emotional time and you may find that thinking of probate and estate issues is the last thing you want to do. The laws governing these issues can be exceedingly complex and can include terms...
In Pennsylvania, being named the executor of a will is a significant responsibility. Probate can be a complicated process that not everyone is ready for, so being prepared is imperative. This is a wise step to minimize conflict and ensure that the final wishes of the...
In Pennsylvania and across the United States, a rising number of people are grasping the importance of proper estate planning. The current health crisis has emphasized the reality that people can face life-threatening issues at any time and it is wise to be prepared....
An executor of an estate is responsible for carrying out the wishes of the decedent. Courts give them a lot of leeway to complete the tasks required to guide the estate through probate. While this means they have a lot of power, it does not mean that there no...
It is inevitable that people in Pennsylvania will lose a loved one at some point in time during their lives. Knowing this will occur does not make it any easier when it actually does occur though. This can be a very emotional time as people move on without the loved...
Estate planning may be different at different times in the estate planner’s life. What all estate planners have in common, however, is that estate planning is for everyone. It is important for estate planners to know what to include in an estate plan at every phase of...
