When you have left the estate of someone who has passed away, you have a lot of things to think about. You probably are not aware that you might run into issues with accounts that you do not have access to. This is a very common issue that can crop up when an estate...
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...
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...
Many people prepare their wills and then never change them. That’s a mistake. If you have a will, trust documents, powers of attorney, or other estate planning documents, you should review them periodically, especially after a significant life change. Your estate...
It’s a very common situation. You and your spouse raise two wonderful children. You prepare wills and other estate planning documents to protect your children. Then the marriage goes sour. You and your spouse divorce. You’ll need to update your wills and other...