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Pennsylvania residents and others who haven't updated their estate plans recently may find that they don't necessarily meet their needs anymore. For instance, a plan may be missing key documents such as an advanced medical directive and a financial power of attorney....
If you are going through the end of a marriage, you may be facing a multitude of difficult decisions that could have a significant impact on your future. As a parent, one of your major areas of focus may pertain to protecting your child throughout the process and...
Pennsylvania couples who are getting a divorce might have a retirement account they need to divide. Distributions can be made from a retirement account during a divorce without incurring penalties for early withdrawals or taxes, but they must be done according to...
Pennsylvania residents who are creating an estate plan might want to use a living trust to keep the estate plan more private and avoid probate. A living trust can be a powerful tool in an estate plan, but there are some common mistakes that can mean beneficiaries are...
Pennsylvania residents should be aware of how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will affect their estate plans. The legislation allows individuals a short-term opportunity to reallocate a substantial amount of money without being assessed federal estate, generation-skipping...
For parents in Pennsylvania dealing with a former partner who is not paying child support, the state system can be complicated and difficult to understand. The story is often the same for parents in other states as well. In response to this, a federal system is being...
Your divorce is between you and your spouse. You are not divorcing your children. Nevertheless, the kids seem to be at the heart of many of the decision you, your spouse and the family court make these days. Chief among these decisions is the matter of custody. In the...
In December 2017, Congress passed a highly-debated and widely-discussed tax bill. Among many other sweeping changes, there could be effects on estate planning for people in Pennsylvania and throughout the country. The bill contains a few provisions in that...
Some Pennsylvania parents may be wondering if they will be able to maintain a relationship with their children after a divorce. In most cases, a parent is allowed to have custody or other rights to a child. Physical custody means that a child spends the majority of...
Pennsylvania parents may plan on leaving money to their adult children. However, many of them may not choose to talk to their children about their inheritance. Having this conversation may enlighten a beneficiary as to where to look for the money that is being left...