Through Pennsylvania estate planning and by creating a Last Will and Testament, you can dictate who receives your property after death. Many people believe that this gives you free reign to decide who gets property and who is left out; however, in terms of Pennsylvania estate planning, there are limitations. Pennsylvania law states that you […]
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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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The most important reason to make a Will in Pennsylvania is to set forth your intention for how your assets are to be distributed upon your death. Despite the widespread basic knowledge of the need for a Last Will and Testament, many people die without having a Will. Too often, people want to avoid thinking
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The personal representative of an estate (executor or administrator) has a legal duty to take custody and control of a decedent’s estate. He or she must identify the estate assets, protect the assets, value the assets, and then distribute the assets pursuant to the decedent’s last will and testament or Pennsylvania law. Assets include the
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A friend or family member passes and you are named as the Executor in the Last Will and Testament. What do you do? Understanding Key Terms Codicil. A written amendment to the Will Decedent. A person who passed away Estate Administration. The process to settle an estate Executor or Executrix. Also known as a Personal
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What is a trust? A trust is a separate legal entity for holding and investing property. One or more persons (the “trustee”) holds property, usually real estate or investments, for the benefit of another or several other people (the “beneficiary”). The person who gives the property for the trust is known as the “donor” or
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A comprehensive estate plan should include a Power of Attorney. A Power of Attorney or “POA” is a legal document in which a person appoints another to make decisions and carry out specific duties on behalf of the person. Pennsylvania authorizes a “Durable” POA which means that the powers given to another are exercisable notwithstanding
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