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When organizing a plan for your estate, you need to appoint a trusted person to act in a legal capacity if you become temporarily incapacitated. The person you appoint in your power of attorney handles your property to maintain your finances when you cannot do so. ...
If you have a chronic or terminal disease, there are many medical treatments available that can extend your life as long as possible. However, you may prefer to let nature take its course. If you have a living will, you can make your wishes known to your doctor and...
Not only are fewer Americans choosing to walk down the aisle, but divorce rates have also hit an all-time low. In 2019, for every 1,000 Americans, only about 33 married a spouse. The statistics are even starker for divorcing couples, with only 14.9 out of every 1,000...
If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have had an acrimonious marriage, you may be looking forward to your divorce. Nevertheless, because you have agreed to a co-parenting arrangement, you simply cannot cut your current husband or wife out of your life forever. After...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
