Effective estate planning takes time and evolves over the various seasons of life. Often, a family meeting is one of the final steps in the estate planning process. There seems to be a trend among baby boomers to want to make sure there is transparency and understanding regarding their decisions so that when they pass […]
Estate Planning for Snowbirds
It’s that time of year when thoughts of living in a warm client appeal to those of us stuck in the frigid northeast. Those who are blessed with the opportunity to spend part of their year in Florida or another warm climate, may be interested in some of the estate planning issues that arise when […]
What is a Will?
A Will is commonly defined as a document which disposes of a person’s property after their death. But it can be much more than that, or sometimes less. A Will is also known as a “Last Will and Testament”. It is helpful to think of a Will as being a document that gives your instructions […]
Financial Power of Attorney and Trust – Understanding the Differences
Someday you may want or need to have someone help you manage your assets and financial life. Two common methods of authorizing someone to step in are the financial power of attorney and the trust. While both of these tools are used to authorize someone to handle financial matters for you they have some significant […]
Aretha Franklin the Legend…. Don’t be like Aretha
As many of you know Aretha Franklin passed away on August 16, 2018 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Ms. Franklin will be known as a legend and the “Queen of Soul” for years to come, but she will also be known as one of the celebrities who never set up a will or trust. […]
Do All of My Assets Pass through My Will?
A Last Will and Testament is an important document to have in place. Two of the most important purposes of a Will are to name who you want to receive your assets when you pass away (your beneficiaries) and who you want to administer your estate when you die (your Executor). However, a common misconception […]
Death Taxes for Pennsylvania Residents
Should you be worried about death taxes? Many Pennsylvania seniors share similar financial and estate planning goals. We want to be sure that we have enough resources to provide for our needs during our lifetime. And we want to pass a little something – as much as possible really – on to our families after […]