When people talk about the high divorce rate, one thing you must keep in mind is that many of these divorce cases simply come before a second marriage. Those involved may stay single for just a few years before marrying again. They did think that initial marriage was...
Estate Planning
Trusts are great estate planning tools for anyone with kids
Having children is often an impetus for couples to start estate planning. Wanting to name a guardian for your children and provide them with an inheritance if anything happens to you can be a strong motivator for creating a last will. While a will allows you to...
Why do you need an estate plan?
You’ve heard people say that everyone should have an estate plan -- but you just don’t see the point. You don’t have a lot of money invested anywhere, nor is there a great deal of cash sitting around your account. You figure that your house will pass to your spouse...
Estate planning requires careful work from the beginning
People make a lot of important decisions in their lives, and many are content to let others take over as they age into new interests and new abilities. Although someone may not consider their last wishes as the most important they will make, those choices are often...
Avoid these common estate planning mistakes
During discussions with an attorney about estate planning, there is much talk about what you should do to create a solid plan. These discussions are extremely important as they inform you of the most effective ways to protect your estate and make your passing easier...
Estate planning 101 for residents of Pennsylvania
Estate planning has become a hot topic across the nation, and Pennsylvania residents have taken notice. In our firm, we have seen a new burst of interest in many of the topics surrounding estate planning. These topics include wills, trust, health care directives and...