by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | Sep 2, 2022 | Estate Planning
Pennsylvania is one of the few states that still have inheritance taxes in place. This means that many people try to plan ahead to make sure that the estate will not have to pay a massive amount of tax when someone passes away. If you have a sibling, you might be...
by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | Aug 13, 2022 | Estate Planning, Taxes
Cryptocurrency has only been around since 2009 but it has already become a source of great confusion when it comes to estate planning and valuation. The law has lagged behind the time with regard to virtual assets, but this is to be expected. There is so little...
by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | Aug 5, 2022 | Estate Planning, Family Law
The following estate planning tips for blended families are critical to protecting your children and your other loved ones from struggles and frustrations when you pass away. Even if you are young and your children are not very old, unforeseen things can lead to your...
by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | Jul 29, 2022 | Estate Planning
Many people do not know that Pennsylvania is one of the remaining six states that still charge an inheritance tax to beneficiaries who inherit property. This can lead to a bad surprise when people are navigating the process of taking possession of assets after someone...
by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | Jul 22, 2022 | Family Law, Elder Law, Health Care
Losing a parent is already hard enough, but what if they have left an estate that is burdened by unpaid back taxes? This can be very overwhelming and many people who find out there is a tax burden that is owed on their parent’s estate are very concerned. The short...
by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | Jul 13, 2022 | Assets, Estate Planning, Trusts
No one wants to think about long-term care, but many of us will need this support in the future. This is particularly true if you do not have children or younger family members who might be able to help care for you when you grow old. Caregiver.org reveals that an...
by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | May 2, 2022 | Estate Planning, Assets, Trusts
At Antanavage Farbiarz, we understand how devastating it is when a parent, grandparent, child, or anyone you love dies. We respect your need to mourn. But once you’ve had a chance to breathe again, we’re ready to help you with the estate administration kickoff. There...
by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | Apr 25, 2022 | Trusts, Assets, Estate Planning
Talk with an experienced Berks County estate planning lawyer today. A trust is a legal document that helps seniors and any adult Pennsylvania resident control his/her assets. The basics of a trust document are: The creator of the trust. This is the person, also called...
by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | Apr 18, 2022 | Assets, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Family Law
Nursing home care in Pennsylvania is incredibly expensive. The cost of just one year in a nursing home can run up to $100,000. The average stay in a nursing home is generally between three to five years. Most seniors who need nursing home care need assistance from...
by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | Apr 11, 2022 | Family Law, Estate Planning
No matter the age of their child, every parent needs to appoint a guardian for their child in case the parent dies or is unable to care for the child. Parents who are married rely on the other parent to raise the child – but you need to plan for both parents dying...
