Pennsylvania Family Law And Estate Planning Blog
Helping your pet get through a divorce
A divorce can take a toll on every member of that family. Divorcing spouses can feel sad and angry, while children might feel confused and scared. Divorce can even affect the family pets. If you are divorcing and have a family pet, it can help you know how this...
Determining if your loved one requires a special needs trust
Caring for your loved one with special needs requires careful planning to provide sustainable support. As the primary caretaker, one of your biggest concerns is who will take over the responsibility of caring for your family member after you pass away. Implementing a...
Is joint-custody beneficial for children?
Determining child custody may be one of the most difficult topics to tackle when creating a divorce settlement. In some cases, it may become a dispute over who deserves to have primary custody of the children. However, it is critical to make this decision based on the...
How often may I change the beneficiary of my will or trust?
You may modify most estate planning documents as often as you wish until your death. If you need to make a change to your will, you may execute a codicil to name a new beneficiary or remove an existing one. Major life events such as a marriage or divorce may motivate...
What are the benefits of a living trust?
Estate planning is not a ‘one size fits all’ situation. Depending on your specific situation, you may require different documents and planning strategies than someone else. A living trust is a document that may be extremely beneficial to your situation. While you may...
Understanding premarital agreements in a Pennsylvania divorce
In Pennsylvania, it is an unfortunate reality that many marriages do not go as planned and end in divorce. This can be challenging personally, financially and emotionally. It is imperative to be legally protected from the start. While some aspects like child custody...
The importance of beneficiary management
For a document that could determine where thousands of dollars go, the beneficiary form does not get the attention it deserves. A few unusual aspects of this document demand that a person fills out the form correctly. The document remains in force whether or not it...
Marital property and property division in Pennsylvania
When a couple forms a lasting relationship, they often consider everything shared property. While spouses are quick to say, “what’s mine is yours,” during their union, this is often a different story when they part ways due to divorce. Property division can be a very...
What should new parents include in their estate plan?
The birth of your first child can be joyful, breathtaking and nerve-wreaking all at once. New parents in Altoona will take many steps to prepare for their new arrival, but one step they should not overlook now that they have a child is estate planning, both for their...
Later-in-life divorce and the focus on financial security
Divorce for couples over the age of 50 is much more common than it once was. However, later-in-life divorce also comes with an emphasis on financial issues. If you are a member of the over-50 age group, here are four tips that will allow you to face divorce with more...
