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When thinking about how to best pass on a lifetime of accumulated assets, many Pennsylvania residents consider taking shortcuts to make things easier for their children or grandchildren to inherit property or wealth. In many cases, however, these shortcuts can result...

Horse lovers throughout the state of Pennsylvania know how important it is to ensure that their animals are properly cared for. That task is a major commitment and can go on for many years. Few equestrians, however, think about what would happen to their horses in the...

When a Philadelphia resident is making provisions for his or her estate plan, residency is not often part of the conversation. In reality, however, where a person establishes residency can have a great deal of impact on how his or her estate planning efforts will play...

One of the most common choices that married couples make in regard to planning their estate is for each spouse to leave all assets to the other. Many couples feel that they have spent a lifetime working to build a base of assets and create financial stability, and...

Many Philadelphia residents have worked hard to create plans for their estates that meet their specific financial goals. That is a major accomplishment and should bring about a sense of comfort in knowing that these important matters have been taken care of. Over...

Most Philadelphia families think about estate planning in terms of what they would like to leave behind for their loved ones when the time comes. Few consider the fact that estate planning could be needed far in advance of old age, or that those plans might need to be...

Drafting a thoughtful and comprehensive will is a great way for Philadelphia residents to ensure that their wishes are carried out at the time of their death. That said, an important aspect of that process involves selecting the right executor to carry out the...

When a loved one is lost, the surviving family members are often thrown into a very difficult and tumultuous time. Having to handle the final arrangements for a deceased relative is difficult enough, but doing so as one is also entering the grieving process makes the...

Many Pennsylvania residents falsely believe that estate planning is only for the wealthy, and that families with moderate levels of income and assets have little need for such measures. According to a recent survey conducted by a major media outlet, even the wealthy...

When considering estate planning, many Philadelphia residents focus on how to best transfer wealth to their children and grandchildren. For single people, the focus is often on incapacitation planning. While everyone should center their estate plan on a properly...