From Our “Ask a Question,” Mailbag: “My mother died, and her Will says my sister and I divide everything. My sister is the executor, and she won’t give me my money. She says I am not ready and will waste the money. Can an executor withhold money from a beneficiary?” […]
From Our “Ask a Question,” Mailbag: “My estate isn’t that large, but I want to make giving it to my son as easy as possible. How do you avoid probate in Pennsylvania?” How Do You Avoid Probate in Pennsylvania? First, let’s make sure you know what you are trying to […]
Will Contest Law Firm Philadelphia, PA A Will Contest is sometimes necessary. The contest can be about a will’s validity or, in this case, about how to interpret a will’s terms. Few legal issues are more emotionally charged than contentious estate-related claims. When someone clearly expresses their wishes, the hope […]
From Our “Ask a Question,” Mailbag: “What is an executor as compared to a trustee? Are they interchangeable?” What is an Executor as Compared to a Trustee? Before answering this question, it is important to understand what a “fiduciary” is. A fiduciary is a person or organization with a legally […]
From Our “Ask a Question,” Mailbag: “My father died, and my brother is now the Executor. He has changed the locks on the house and emptied all the accounts. I am worried about what he is doing. Can an executor take everything?” Can an Executor Take Everything? When a person […]
Estate Lawyer Successful paralegals share many common traits and skills that not only drew them to the profession but also aid in their success. In general, the Traits and Skills of a Successful Paralegal: Are extremely organized and detail-oriented Enjoy problem-solving and digging into complex issues Work well independently with […]
From Our “Ask a Question,” Mailbag: “I would like to do some estate planning in Pennsylvania without my spouse. Can I make a Will Without my Spouse in Pennsylvania?” Can I make a Will Without my Spouse in Pennsylvania? Yes. You can have your Pennsylvania Estate Planning Attorney can draft […]
Estate Planning Lawyer: Myths About Wills A solid estate plan is important. If you’re thinking about a will, then you’ve probably heard a lot of information. Everyone has a different opinion about wills. Is your opinion shaped by the myths that you’ve heard? Here are four Myths About Wills debunked. […]
Estate planning is important for young families to consider so that parents can ensure their minor children are well cared for and provided for in the parents’ absence. A parents’ absence can result from incapacity or death, but we as humans tend to think we are invincible, so we fail […]
From Our “Ask a Question,” Mailbag: “I think my spouse is doing estate planning in New Jersey without me. Can my spouse make a Will Without my Knowledge in New Jersey?” Can my Spouse Make a Will Without my Knowledge in New Jersey? Yes, your New Jersey spouse can sign […]
