On behalf of Haberstroh, Sullivan & George, LLP | Nov 3, 2020 | Estate Planning
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...
On behalf of Haberstroh, Sullivan & George, LLP | Oct 14, 2020 | Estate Planning
Having a valid will is exceptionally important which is why estate planners need to know what makes a will valid when estate planning. There are several different components that wills must meet that estate planners should know as they are setting up their will to...
On behalf of Haberstroh, Sullivan & George, LLP | Oct 1, 2020 | Estate Planning
Pennsylvanians who understand the importance of estate planning and have completed a will might be under the impression that the document does not need to be addressed after the fact. However, there are factors that might make it necessary to update a will or face the...
On behalf of Haberstroh, Sullivan & George, LLP | Aug 31, 2020 | Estate Planning
Planning for incapacity is an important thing for every estate planner to do. For that reason, estate planners should be familiar with the different estate planning tools to help them plan for incapacity. Power of attorney for healthcare A power of attorney for...
On behalf of Haberstroh, Sullivan & George, LLP | Aug 11, 2020 | Estate Planning
Couples will work hard to develop a comprehensive estate plan that covers numerous contingencies regarding children, extended family or any loved ones with special needs. Documents such as wills, trusts and powers of attorney are meticulously planned and painstakingly...
On behalf of Haberstroh, Sullivan & George, LLP | Jun 19, 2020 | Estate Planning
People in Pennsylvania may not like thinking about death and would much rather focus on life. However, it is important to prepare for death as people are not able to bring anything with them. Most people have at least heard of wills and trusts and that they are used...
On behalf of Haberstroh, Sullivan & George, LLP | Jun 17, 2020 | Estate Planning
If you are among the beneficiaries of a loved one’s estate, you will have to go through probate court to receive the assets left to you. For some people, this process is straightforward. But all sorts of problems can arise during it. Before probate begins, it’s...
On behalf of Haberstroh, Sullivan & George, LLP | May 29, 2020 | Estate Planning
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...
On behalf of Haberstroh, Sullivan & George, LLP | May 29, 2020 | Estate Planning
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...
On behalf of Haberstroh, Sullivan & George, LLP | May 29, 2020 | Estate Planning
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...
