From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “Can a Trustee Remove a Beneficiary From a Trust?” Can a Trustee Remove a Beneficiary From a Trust? In general, a Trustee cannot remove a beneficiary from a Trust. However, the Trust language may allow the Trustee to remove a beneficiary or reduce distributions. […]
How Divorce Impacts Estate Planning Divorce can be difficult emotionally and financially. One important task to remember during a divorce is ensuring your estate plans are tailored to your new situation. As you consider and plan for your new post-separation life circumstances, do not overlook the future and the inevitable […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “My Grandmother died last year, and I believe I am in her Will, but I have not received any notifications. Who Contacts Will Beneficiaries?” Who Contacts Will Beneficiaries? If a deceased person dies with assets that pass through a Will, the document must be […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “The Executor of my mother’s estate will not return my calls. What to do if Executor is Ignoring You?” What should you do if the Executor Ignores you? An Executor owes heirs a fiduciary duty. This doesn’t mean that they have to keep you […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “My mother gave me her power of attorney. My understanding is that I can now do anything for her. Is that correct? Are there things that a power of attorney cannot do?” What is a Power of Attorney? First, what is a Power of […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “My grandfather died several years ago without a will. My uncles and aunts fought about who would be in charge of the estate, and it took years to sort it out. I have heard that you can avoid Probate by using a Revocable […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “The Executor of my father’s estate is not responding to my questions, and I am worried he is stealing. How do I go about removing an executor?” How do I Go About Removing an Executor? Even if you have indisputable proof that an executor […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “My mother’s dementia has gotten so bad she no longer knows who we are. Do I need a Guardianship? How do I get a Guardinaship in PA?” What is Guardianship in PA? The law surrounding Guardianships is designed to protect the well-being and rights […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “How do I contest a Will in Pennsylvania? Are you a Will Contest Lawyer in Pennsylvania?” Will Contest in Pennsylvania; Our Will Contest Lawyer Team Protects Your Rights. You can contest a Will on several grounds. Each ground presents its own set of requirements […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: My father passed away recently. As far as we knew, he never drafted or signed a Last Will and Testament. My father’s girlfriend and I were going through his home office after his passing. We found a piece of paper that described where he […]
