by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | Mar 4, 2022 | Estate Planning
A revocable living trust is an estate planning tool often used in conjunction with a will. The main parts of a trust are: The creator of the trust. For example – the person who is planning for the day they die. The appointment of a trustee to manage the trust assets....
by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | Dec 1, 2021 | Health Care
Long-term care is a collection of different services meant to meet an individual’s personal or health care needs during a specified period. The goal of such services is to help such individuals live a safe and independent life when they can no longer conduct...
by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | Nov 15, 2021 | Estate Planning, In The News
It’s only a matter of time before the proposed federal estate tax legislation takes effect on estate planning strategies. You’ll probably not have read the 881 pages of the legislation or the House Budget Committee’s Report by January 1, 2022, when...
by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | Nov 1, 2021 | Estate Planning, Family Law
Every parent should consider what legal documents can protect their children if tragedy strikes – and parents die or become incapacitated. Parents in Berks County should review their estate planning needs with an experienced lawyer as soon as their children are born....
by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | Aug 16, 2021 | Estate Planning, Family Law
For many who think estates are for the rich and famous, they may be surprised to learn that they actually have one too. When you consider the possessions you own, such as a home, vehicles, expensive silverware set, or work tools from your construction business, you...
by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | Jul 21, 2021 | Family Law, In The News
Same-sex Marriages, Domestic Partnerships, and Civil Unions: Interchangeable or Distinct? The ways of living that we’ve been accustomed to over the years are constantly changing. One area of impactful change is marriages. In the US today, what’s classified...
by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | Jul 7, 2021 | Estate Planning
Getting married and starting a new life with your spouse is a challenging undertaking filled with love, joy, frustration, and compromise. Unfortunately, when couples with children from previous relationships tie the knot, the possibility for conflicting goals and...
by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | Jun 18, 2021 | Estate Planning
Planning for your estate in Pennsylvania is an important step that every family should consider to protect their assets and legacy for their loved ones. The critical nature of this future planning is even more crucial for same-sex couples and LGBTQ families despite...
by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | May 17, 2021 | Estate Planning
After death, many rely on a will or trust to administer our estate according to our wishes. If you have agreed to act as an executor or trustee or just learned you were chosen for this role, you may have many questions about what these terms mean and the...
by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | May 3, 2021 | Estate Planning
In Pennsylvania, wills and trusts serve as essential estate planning tools with a similar purpose of providing how an estate should be distributed when the owner dies. Despite having this common goal, they offer different advantages and are treated differently under...
