People can make mistakes when estate planning. Moreover, when such errors occur, probate litigation can follow. It is costly and can permanently damage good relationships among heirs.Many residents of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, especially those who plan to leave a...
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Month: December 2013
Start an estate planning conversation in the holidays
Families in Pennsylvania understand that in a family with adult children, having everyone together in one place is difficult. When they are all together to celebrate an occasion, death and incapacity don't usually come up as topics of conversation. However, the...
The role of trusts in estate planning
It is easy to have the misconception that the use of trusts for estate planning purposes tilts toward upper-income people.After all, popular images of asset transfer, as they occur in books and movies, typically turn on dramatic will contests or in-your-face acts of...
Assigning the right trustee to avoid estate mismanagement
Most Pennsylvanians know that when people die, control of their estates passes to someone left behind. To ensure the estate goes directly to the person's heirs and is not delayed by state-mandated probate, wills are drawn up. So if someone wants to make sure a...
Choosing a trustee for a troubled heir can help
Disinheriting a family member is a difficult decision. Here in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, some residents may feel conflicted about whether or not to transfer properties to loved ones after death. Leaving a legacy is important, in part, because it gives the...