Fiduciary Responsibility
You may be asked to be power of attorney for a family member or friend. Your person may be planning for when they might become unable to take care of their affairs. For example, they might become disabled or incapacitated,…
The Coming of Age Act and the Power of Attorney
When your child turns 18 (in most states), it might be hard to imagine that little child who once needed you for everything has now become – overnight – an adult. Now your child is free to vote, marry, apply…
Estate Planning Changes Under the Build Back Better Act
As the House Ways and Means Committee approves the tax provisions of President Biden's Build Back Better Act (BBBA), the bill has made a significant first step towards passage. At the moment, the legislative proposal may limit the ability of…
Sandwich Generation is On the Rise, Here Are Some Tips
Those who provide care for their parents while simultaneously caring for children are part of the sandwich generation. Generations are part of the expression; however, they do not refer to people born at a specific time. Most of these "sandwich"…
Avoid Estate Planning Mistakes by Using a Combination of Professionals
If you work with the right team to create your estate plan, you can receive the best legal advice and documentation to protect your legacy. Besides an estate planning attorney, who often specializes in elder law, you will likely need…
Avoid Turning a Family Dispute into a Legal Dispute
When family problems about end-of-life care for a parent and inheritance reach the status of a legal filing and court case, they can have serious repercussions because of drama, cost, lost time, and broken relationships. It is possible to move…
Elderly Estate Planning
According to a 2021 study by Caring.com and YouGov, the percentage of Americans age fifty-five and older who have created a will has decreased from sixty percent to forty-four percent. In comparison to the pre-pandemic years, younger adults are now…
State Laws and Protection of Nursing Home Residents
With the 2021 fall flu season upon us, we may see more resurgent cases of COVID-19 on the Nursing homes are taking precaution and implementing CMS protocols for resident visitation. Lessons of isolation due to physical separation from loved ones…
Estate Administration in Court
Probate is the method by which judicial officials, including probate judges, process a decedent’s will. While Pennsylvania probate laws may vary, the general process is quite similar across the country. Probate is the process of proving wills for decedents’. A…
What is a Will?
A will is a legally binding document stating who will receive your personal property upon your death and is an important part of a comprehensive estate plan. If you die without a will (intestate), the state will distribute your assets…