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Pennsylvania Durable Power of Attorney

A Durable Power of Attorney or “POA” under Pennsylvania Law is a written document in which the principal designates or appoints another as his or her agent.  The “durable” nature of the authority conferred upon the agent is exercisable notwithstanding the principal’s subsequent incapacity or disability.  Powers Granted to an Agent The principal should consider […]

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Essential Estate Planning Documents in Pennsylvania

An estate plan is beneficial to both you and your loved ones because it allows you to carefully plan for uncertain future events such as death, disability and incapacity.  In Pennsylvania, there are a few essential estate planning documents that you should consider in order to achieve your objectives.  An estate planning attorney can help

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How to Create a Pennsylvania Special Needs Trust and More

The Special Needs Trust is a useful and sometimes necessary estate planning option for individuals who have a child that has a mental, social or emotional disorder.  These children will often never be financially independent and the concern for most parents is the inevitable situation when the parents die before their child.  DEFINING SPECIAL NEEDS

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Questions to Ask a Your Estate Planning Attorney

Estate planning is necessary for everyone.  No one knows what the future holds, so it is extremely important to anticipate and arrange for how your assets will be distributed upon your death. For Pennsylvania residents, the first step is to contact an estate planning attorney in PA.   There is a large number of estate planning

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Intestate Succession in Pennyslvania: What Happens If I Die Without a Will?

What happens if a person dies in Pennsylvania without a will or an estate plan in place?  Some people think the government takes the property and surviving loved ones will be left fending for themselves. In most cases, that is simply not true. However, if a person dies without a Will in place, Pennsylvania’s Laws

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Inheriting iTunes: What Happens to Your Digital Assets at Death?

Generally, anything that a person has in his or her possession at the time of death becomes part of his or her estate and can legally be passed to his or her heirs or beneficiaries.  However, as more and more property is digitally purchased, accessed, and stored, questions are now being raised as to whether

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