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Think Outside The Will – What Else Makes A Great Estate Plan For Pa Residents? Part 1

When you think about doing the right thing and taking care of your spouse, children, friends or loved ones, you probably say to yourself: "I've really got to do a will." But there are....

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Are You Responsible for Your Parents’ Nursing Home Bills? In Pennsylvania The answers Is Now Bad News For Many Families

Whether You Are Affluent or of Modest Means – You Now Have A New Concern in Pennsylvania – Being Responsible For Your Parents Nursing Home Bills and Expenses  By:  David M. Frees III, JD Many people have asked through the years whether or not …

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Pennsylvania Inheritance Lawyer Advice: Tips and Special Considerations for Writing a Will

It’s important to draft a will while you are still young to help your friends and family make decisions about your health, finances and property after you pass away. When considering issues like Pennsylvania inheritance tax and other fees, fines, and situations it may seem like writing a will is a daunting task. It …

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Pennsylvania Revocable Living Trust Attorney | Trust Distribution

Question: When would I use revocable living trust in Pennsylvania? Answer: A revocable living trust can be used by you to distribute your Pennsylvania assets and properties in 3 different ways. While you are still living – this option allows you to see and enjoy giving your designated beneficiaries your outlined benefits over a period of …

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Choosing A Charitable Remainder Trust | Pennsylvania Charitable Trust

Question: When would I use a charitable remainder trust in Pennsylvania? Answer: Learning if a charitable remainder trust is truly right for you is best left to the advice of a Pennsylvania charitable trust attorney. But generally, a charitable remainder trust is recommended for individuals whose properties and assets being distributed fall under 1 or …

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Revocable Living Trust Attorney | Pennsylvania Estate Administration

Question: What is Pennsylvania revocable living trust? Answer: A revocable living trust is a document to outline how someone’s properties and assets are to be distributed. It may be best to enlist the help of an experienced revocable living trust attorney who can guide you through the process in Pennsylvania and handle all the tedious paperwork …

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Non-Probate Property | Pennsylvania Will Attorney | Estate Planning

Question: Why do I need to coordinate non-probate property with my will in Pennsylvania? Answer: You must coordinate your non-probate property with your will in order to avoid expensive estate taxes and align the distribution of both probate and non-probate property. Failure to properly coordinate your non-probate property can jeopardize your estate; however, a Pennsylvania …

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Naming the Executor of Your Will and Estate | Pennsylvania Attorney

Question: Who should I name as the executor of my will in Pennsylvania? Answer: When you choose the executor of your will, you should keep in mind the duties of an executor, which can include, but are not limited to: creating an inventory of estate assets; maintaining and managing property of the estate until probate …

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Creating Trusts for Children in a Will | Pennsylvania Trust Attorney

Question: Can I create trusts for my children under my will in Pennsylvania? Answer: Not all trusts are created equally, so although you can leave trusts for your children in your will (known as a testamentary trust), you should do so with extreme care and preferably with the assistance of a dedicated Pennsylvania trust attorney. …

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Electing Bank or Trust Company Executor of Your Will in Pennsylvania

Question: Can a bank or trust company act as executor of my will in Pennsylvania? Answer: A bank or trust company can act as the executor of your will and estate in Pennsylvania (or as your successor trustee, in the case of a trust), although there are several factors you should take into consideration before …

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