From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “I was recently diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s. Can I Still Sign Legal Documents After Being Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Now that the doctor has made this diagnosis, am I still legally able to write a will and sell my house?” Can I Still Sign Legal […]
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From our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “My wife and I just had a baby, and we realized we have no wills or other documents. I guess it is time to grow up! Can you tell me more about New parents and Estate Planning? What do we need?” New Parents and […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “I was recently diagnosed with early-stage dementia. Though I am managing my finances, I realize that I may no longer be up to that task in the future. I may not be able to make my own medical decisions. What Dementia and Alzheimer’s Estate […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “I recently provided information to a genealogy website. If this website were to identify an unknown child of mine, would this child inherit from me and take away from my other children’s inheritance? How can I protect my family from the possibility of a […]
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 […]
What You Need to Know About Estate Planning & Second Marriages Hello, let’s talk about death and taxes. This is Peter Klenk, trust and estate attorney, primarily practicing in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. I’ve been doing this for a long time, so it is a well-known fact that […]
From Our “Ask a Question,” Mailbag: “I would like to do some estate planning in New Jersey without my husband. Can you make a will without your husband in New Jersey?” Can You Make a Will Without Your Husband in New Jersey? Yes, there is no requirement to tell your […]
From Our “Ask a Question,” Mailbag: “Can my Spouse make a Will Without my Knowledge in Pennsylvania?” Can my Spouse make a Will Without my Knowledge in Pennsylvania? Yes, your spouse can make a valid will without your knowledge in Pennsylvania. Not informing a spouse happens more often than you […]
From Our “Ask a Question,” Mailbag: “Can my Husband Make a Will Without my Knowledge?” Can my Husband Make a Will Without my Knowledge? An adult can make a valid will without notifying their wife or husband. Not telling a spouse would be unusual, but not illegal. What is a […]
From Our “Ask a Question,” Mailbag: “What is the difference between will and estate planning?” What is the difference between will and estate planning? Whether you are doing Estate Planning in Pennsylvania, Estate Planning in New Jersey, or any state, this question comes up all the time. In short, a […]