October 28, 2024

Key Estate Planning Issues Divorce Attorneys Often Miss

1. Updating Beneficiary Designations Divorce attorneys play a crucial role in guiding clients through the dissolution of marriage, focusing on dividing assets, alimony, custody, and more. However, while handling the many legal and financial challenges in a divorce, attorneys may miss or overlook critical estate planning concerns that could significantly impact clients’ futures. Effective estate […]

October 19, 2024

Why Estate Planning is Crucial for Your Future

Estate planning is often overlooked, but it’s an essential aspect of financial and personal security. Whether you have significant wealth or modest assets, estate planning ensures that your wishes are honored and your loved ones are protected after you pass away. Here’s why estate planning is so important: 1. Protection of Your Loved Ones The […]

April 12, 2020

First Line of Defense is Offense- Estate Planning to Take Control of Your Affairs

There are many financial decisions you can control to maximize your estate for your heirs after you pass.  Now more than ever, it is crucial to make sure your affairs are in order.  Pennsylvania is one of several states that still has an inheritance tax. The tax rate for Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax is 4.5% for […]

Last Wills and Testaments – Estate Planning

Last Wills and Testaments are the last people think of when they talk to their families, friends or spouses.  Most people find talking about creating what we call an “Estate Plan” is morbid.  That couldn’t be farther from the truth.  It is a wonderful gift you can give your family and friends.  It not on […]