The death of a loved one can come out of nowhere. Probate is the process of distributing this dead person's assets. However, not all assets need to go through probate. Understanding what falls under the category of non-probate assets in Pennsylvania is important. Real...
After a loved one has passed away, certain steps are needed for which people often use a lawyer’s help. There are other practical and legal actions and decisions that family members can usually undertake without the help of an attorney. Which steps require an...
As an elder law attorney, I help my clients every day regarding probate and estate related questions. Together we work and take legal steps to protect or save their hard earned money or inheritance. Legal issues almost always have bottom line monetary results. Here...
The time after a loved one dies could feel confusing or overwhelming. Probate, the legal process of settling a deceased person's estate, often has a long waiting period. Some key steps are contributing to the seemingly endless duration of probate. Verifying and...
Receiving long term care services means you’ll have to spend down all your money: FALSE - with the right planning, we can almost always save money for a long term care or disabled patient. Also, it’s never too late to try, even if you’re already on the doorstep or in...
There are many factors to consider when estate planning, including the potential for probate and the effect it can have on your beneficiaries. Unfortunately, many people are unfamiliar with probate and what it means for their estate. Understanding the probate process...
After someone has died, the executor is the person appointed by the authorities to be in charge of winding up that person’s affairs and administering the estate, for the ultimate benefit of the beneficiaries. If you are or will become appointed as an executor (or...
We represent and advise Executors and Administrators to get the best results in a legal process with lots of rules, pitfalls and traps for the unwary. You may be named in a Will to serve as an Executor of an estate, or appointed to administer the estate of a loved one...
