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As you start to think about what kind of legacy you want to leave to our loved ones, it's only natural that you should think about what to do with your our home. For many Pennsylvanians, the family home is their most valuable single asset. And, with the cost of...

On the surface, giving away your assets while you’re alive may sound like a smart way to avoid probate and help your loved ones. However, relying solely on gifting instead of a solid estate plan can lead to unexpected complications for you and the people you care...

The last few decades haven't been easy, legally, for same-sex couples. Until the Supreme Court legalized same-sex unions throughout the nation, people in same-sex relationships often had to navigate a maze of laws that could vary greatly depending on where they were...

Tenancy by the entirety can give married couples most of the same advantages and disadvantages of joint tenancy. When one spouse dies, the other spouse obtains full ownership without the property having to go through probate.It also has one other aspect that makes it...

The right to decide who gets what out of everything from your real estate holdings to your personal property once you die is important, which is why everyone needs a will, no matter what your age. If you die without one, the laws of your state will take over and...

Legitimate estate planning is something that everyone can use as a vehicle both to grow their wealth and to protect it for their heirs once they are gone.However, scam artists frequently feed on the fears of elderly people, who worry both about running out of money to...

A power of attorney is a document that's designed to give someone else the authority to act on your behalf when you aren't able to do so for some reason. It isn't uncommon for an older person to give a power of attorney to a son, daughter, niece or nephew. The POA...

It isn't uncommon for adult children or other relatives to dispute who knows (or wants) what's best for an elderly relative. When that happens, the elder in question can end up being the one harmed the most, and nobody may be happy with the results.If family members...

Do you think that you're protected in the event of your spouse's death through a common-law marriage in Pennsylvania? If so, think again.A Pennsylvania widow is now just the girlfriend of the deceased, at least as far as the law is concerned. The Superior Court, which...

When a loved one dies, it is often difficult to cope with the circumstances of the death. Most people feel a crippling sense of loss at the beginning and just want to get through the legal issues as quickly as possible. Sometimes, after the initial surge of grief...