Every Pennsylvania adult needs to have an estate plan. Estate planning may sound dry, depressing and boring. However, it's one of the most important things you can do for your loved ones. Generally, people know that an estate plan involves a last will and testament....
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How could parents keep children from contesting a will?
Parents may wish to fairly and equitably provide for their children in the event of their passing. However, once a will enters into probate, the surviving siblings may fight things out in a Pennsylvania courtroom. Parents doubtfully want to see their children suing...
How a second marriage might alter your estate planning needs
If you are getting married for the second, third or fourth time, it is important to take proactive steps to protect your assets. For instance, putting your Pennsylvania home into a trust can help to ensure that it won't be seized in a future divorce. It can also help...
Does an estate plan require updating?
Anyone who takes proactive steps to perform estate planning deserves some accolades. Many people do not perform any estate planning, setting beneficiaries up for potential problems in Pennsylvania courts. Signing off on several estate planning documents represents an...
3 estate planning mistakes you should avoid making
Estate planning is a serious matter that some people try to put off as long as they can. This can be a huge mistake because you never know when you will reach your final day. Taking the time to plan now can help you to feel more at ease, as well as helping your loved...
Understand the roles of an estate executor
A person who is named an estate executor has a considerable amount of work to do. This job isn't always easy, but it is usually considered a great honor. Understanding the role of the executor can help people creating an estate plan to name one and it can help people...
Challenging the will is something that can occur during probate
There are many things that you will have to deal with when your loved one dies. If he or she has an estate plan, you might have to deal with the probate process. This process is one that can be quick and easy, but there are times when it is long and drawn-out.One...
What happens to bills when a loved one dies?
Many people dread the death of a loved one because that means their loved one isn't around any longer. For some people, the death of a loved one brings up a new horror -- debt collectors.Some people think that the loved ones who are left behind will have to cover the...