Month: January 2016

No matter how kind or generous, benevolent and forgiving, there are few Philadelphia residents who wish to provide an inheritance for their ex husband or wife. Without the proper estate planning measures, however, that is exactly what could take place. Many people are...

When most Philadelphia residents think about estate planning, they focus on the transfer of wealth from one generation to another. This is the primary estate planning goal for many families, but it is not the only area of focus that exists. For couples who do not have...

From the time children are small, parents strive to assure each child that he or she is loved just as much as the other children in the household. Philadelphia parents will address issues of equality throughout the time that children grow from toddlers...

Farmers often have a unique set of needs when it comes to planning their estates. For many, keeping their farms in their families are top priorities. At the same time, children are not always interested in continuing the family farming tradition. This can make it...

Many Philadelphia families are aware that they are able to pass down $5.43 million in wealth without incurring federal estate tax. Beyond that amount, additional wealth is subject to taxation. As many wealthy people age, they begin to consider if gifting is a wise...