How to Get Started with Special Needs Planning
Being a good parent can feel overwhelming, especially if one of your children has special needs that require help with daily activities and coordinated services. Where can you find the …
Five Estate Planning Essentials to Consider During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The cases of COVID-19 in America keep growing exponentially, and it has many of us panicked and even planning for every grim scenario. As an estate planning attorney, I’ve gotten …
If Not Now, When?
Over the last two months, many of us have gone through different levels of fear, anxiety and frustration. We’ve have to recognize that COVID-19 could dramatically impact our health. For …
Butler County Probate Lawyer: Tips for Talking to Loved Ones About Estate Planning
Two of the most uncomfortable topics for almost any family to discuss are money and death. As a result, conversations about estate planning often don’t happen until it’s too late. …
Pittsburgh Will Lawyer: Don’t Forget to Plan for Incapacity!
As a Pittsburgh will lawyer, I often find that people associate the phrase “estate planning” with the task of making final plans and ensuring that loved ones are provided for …
Mars Area Trust Attorneys Answer: “Should You Leave a Life Insurance Policy Outright to a Spouse?”
Naming a legal beneficiary is necessary for life insurance, annuities, qualified retirement plans, individual retirement accounts, and some bank accounts. Ideally, these assets will be paid directly to whoever you …
Pittsburgh Will and Trust Lawyer: 5 Essentials of Estate Planning
Estate planning isn’t just for older people, couples with children, or individuals with a lot of financial wealth. Single people, young adults, and those with a modest income can also …
Pittsburgh Will Lawyer: How a Pour-Over Will Works with a Living Trust
While most people have heard of a basic Last Will and Testament, they may not know what a Pour-Over Will is and how it works with a Living Trust. As …
Butler County Elder Law Attorneys: What to Know Before Transferring Ownership of Your Home
Most older adults believe that it’s easier for everyone involved – loved ones, beneficiaries, and executors – if they transfer full or partial ownership of their home prior to their …
Pittsburgh Probate Attorney Answers, “Are You Liable for Your Deceased Spouse’s Debts?”
As a rule of thumb, no one else is obligated to pay the debt of a person who has died. So, in general, you will not be responsible to pay …