There may be a time when you are unable to make heath care decisions or express your medical care beliefs. In Pennsylvania, a written living will contains instructions reflecting a person’s wishes on treatment during an end-state medical condition or permanent...
Month: May 2020
Can parents move with children who are governed by custody order?
There are many changes that people in Pennsylvania go through in life. Before making these changes though people generally need to discuss their options with those who will be affected by their decisions. If people have children, this means that they need to ensure...
How to be the executor of a will
Executors play a vital role in a person’s estate. If you are engaged in your own estate planning or were asked to serve an executor for someone else, you should understand the executor’s duties. Executors have the legal obligation of faithfully staying apprised...
Basics of alimony determinations in Pennsylvania
During marriages in Pennsylvania the couple shares their lives together. Therefore, couples make decisions based on knowing that they will be providing for the family together and not just themselves. This allows couples to make decisions about who will work or how...
What is a special needs trust?
People with special needs often need help managing their financial matters. Estate planning in Pennsylvania may include a special needs trust to protect their interests. Generally, a trust is a document where property is held by one person for another person’s...
How child custody determinations are made in Pennsylvania
As parents in Pennsylvania go through a divorce, there are many different aspects of their lives that need to be separated. They need to figure out who will keep the house, how to divide bank accounts, vehicles and other assets. They will also need to make decisions...
Living trusts are an estate planning option
The fair, inexpensive and expeditious distribution of assets to your selected heirs and beneficiaries requires planning. A living trust is one estate planning option for accomplishing this. A living trust is a legal document or trust created while a person, known as...
Top 5 reasons you need a postnuptial agreement
Exposure to the notion of a prenuptial agreement in popular media – books, movies, television shows – has given many people an understanding of the concept. It is a marital agreement that helps couples entering a marriage build a comprehensive document geared toward...
Use mediation for more satisfactory divorce resolutions
Many spouses filing for divorce may feel like they’re climbing uphill. The challenges and stressors of dividing property, drafting parenting plans and determining alimony can cause conflict between spouses, making for a painful divorce. However, many couples have...