Running a family business may have been a dream of yours for years. When that dream came to fruition, you likely felt proud and looked forward to the future where you and your children would operate the company together. Now that your retirement years are getting...
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What documents should I have in my estate plan?
Finding the motivation to start estate planning is not always easy. You may have gone back and forth between starting on your plan and putting it off for another year. However, having a plan in place sooner rather than later typically proves more beneficial because a...
Handling debt during estate administration
Mourning the loss of a loved one or dear friend is never easy. You might take comfort in the fact that he or she trusted you enough to put you in charge of estate administration, but grief can make it hard to navigate. Unfortunately, there are some who may try to take...
People from all walks of life need estate plans
People in Western Pennsylvania of all ages and states of life can benefit from at least some basic estate planning. Far from being a necessity only for the wealthiest people, estate planning actually is critical for a broad cross-section of our region’s population....
Getting started with estate planning
The first steps on planning for your family’s financial future are sometimes the most difficult and may be put off until it is too late. With some guidance and undertaking basic tasks, estate planning is not as difficult and can help assure that your property is...
The administrator may carry the weight of the estate
Handling the estate of a loved one after they pass can be extremely difficult. Even with emotions aside, navigating the process can take a great deal of time and effort. It usually takes roughly 16 months to settle an estate, which can include about 570 hours of...
Avoiding co-parenting issues at the start of a school year
You may be the kind of person who takes life as it comes. Instead of having a designated laundry day, you throw in a load when you run out of socks. Your morning routine may be controlled chaos. Your wall calendar may be more about the pretty pictures than actually...
Which way do you want to structure your estate plan?
Who do you want to give your assets to when you pass away? This is not a question most Pennsylvania residents like to think about. It is probably something you do not want to face, but failing to do so will only cause problems for your loved ones in the end. Putting...
Safe walking procedures that may help keep disaster at bay
As warmer weather continues to set in, you may prefer to stay off Pennsylvania roads and do most of your traveling on the sidewalk. With clearly marked crosswalks and traffic lights with walk signals at many intersections, it may seem like there has never been a safer...
What is a personal representative responsible for?
If a loved one asks you to become his or her personal representative, it is important to understand the duties of a personal representative before you accept. In general, if you are named a personal representative, you will be responsible for making sure your loved...
