Posted on Mon Jun 20, 2016, on Prenups and Prenuptial Agreements
From our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: Does a Prenup Agreement cover what happens if I die during my marriage?
Posted on Fri Jun 17, 2016, on Power of Attorney
From our “Ask a Question” mailbag: “After a 10-year relationship my Partner and I have parted ways. Previously, I gave him a General Durable Power of Attorney, but now he won’t return my Power of Attorney. Can he use this to empty my bank account?”
Posted on Wed May 11, 2016, on Life Insurance
The “Ask a Question” mailbag addresses the question, how much life insurance do I need?
“How do I calculate how much life insurance do I need as part of my estate plan? My principal goal is making sure I provide for my children until they graduate from college.”
Posted on Wed May 4, 2016, on Special Needs Estate Planning
Our “Ask a Question” mailbag addresses the question, how to equalize inheritances with a special needs child.
“My estate is only large enough to provide care for my Special Needs child. So how do leave an equal amount to my other two sons? Is there a way to equalize inheritances with a special needs child with siblings?”
Posted on Sun Apr 17, 2016, on Life Insurance
Our “Ask a Question” mailbag addresses naming children as beneficiary.
“Should my life insurance name my children as beneficiary?”
Posted on Thu Mar 10, 2016, on Estate Planning
Our “Ask a Question” mailbag addresses the issue of which documents to change when divorcing.: “My Wife is divorcing me, what estate planning documents should I change to protect myself?”
“I am not sure which documents to change when divorcing. My Wife has filed for divorce, what estate planning documents should I change to protect myself?”
Posted on Wed Feb 17, 2016, on Elder Financial Scams
From our “Ask a Question” mailbag addresses providing protection from scams.
“My mother is having trouble managing her finances, and I discovered she wrote a check to some person who called her on the phone. It wasn’t much, but she was confused and in the future might get scammed out of a large sum by some telemarketer or criminal. She needs protection from scams. Can a revocable living trust or an Irrevocable Trusthelp protect her?”
Posted on Tue Feb 16, 2016, on Will Contests and Will Challenges
Addressed in today’s “Ask a Question” mailbag, Where is a Chester County Contest held?
“I believe my brother got my father to change his Will using undue influence. If I decide to challenge the Will, where is the trial? Is the process long?”
Posted on Sun Feb 7, 2016, on Probate and Estate Administration
From our “Ask a Question” mailbag: Before he died, my dad lived with me in Gloucester County, New Jersey for several years. My wife and I took him to the doctor and cared for him when he became bedridden. He died without a will and all his assets are being divided between my brothers and I equally. They never helped with his care. This is not fair. Can I make the estate pay me for my time?
Posted on Fri Feb 5, 2016, on Probate and Estate Administration
From our “Ask a Question” mailbag: The attorney handling my uncle’s Bucks County estate mailed me a Receipt, Release, Refunding and Indemnification Agreement. There are no details about how much he spent or other expenses. If I sign this, do I waive my rights to ask any questions?
