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We Do NOT Care...If You're Ready to Talk About Estate Planning: Estate Planning for the 'IDGAF' Woman
Ladies, let's be real. How many times have you brought up an important topic for discussion with your mate only to be told, “I’m not...

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Jul 103 min read


Paradise Lost? Inside the Jimmy Buffett Trust Dispute and Why Estate Battles Are So Common
The passing of beloved musician Jimmy Buffett in 2023 left a void in the hearts of his fans, but it seems his estate, valued at a...

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Jun 236 min read


A Surviving Spouse's Rights to a Partner’s Estate in Pennsylvania
The loss of a spouse is an emotionally challenging and overwhelming experience. In addition to the grief that accompanies such a loss,...

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Jan 145 min read


Changes to Your Retirement Account While Married
Some retirement plans require spousal consent to validate changes or other actions like withdrawals and rollovers. This rule generally...

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Nov 14, 20244 min read


5 Reasons to Consider Naming a Trust as a Beneficiary of Your Retirement Account
Your estate plan should include careful consideration of how to distribute your retirement accounts. When completing a beneficiary form...

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Sep 17, 20243 min read


Are My Retirement Accounts Protected From Creditors?
Under longstanding Pennsylvania law, retirement savings vehicles like individual retirement accounts (IRAs), 401(k) and 403(b) accounts,...

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May 24, 20233 min read


5 Reasons Why DIY Estate Planning Can be a Big Mistake
The do-it-yourself ethos is one we heartily applaud. Most services provided by attorneys are not cheap, so the notion of taking care of...

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Feb 13, 20234 min read


(Not) “to the Nines”: Nine Signs that an Executor Isn’t Doing Their Job
Many have had to experience a loved one’s death and deal with the probate process. An executor is a person named in the Will whose job is...

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Sep 30, 20215 min read


Wills & Estate Planning | The Most Common Myths
The Disabled Beneficiary Someone who is unable to manage their financial affairs or who is eligible for government benefits, such as...

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Sep 30, 20216 min read


Protect Those You Love Most: Estate Planning for Families with Children
When creating wills and trusts involving children or grandchildren, parents are faced with tough decisions about how to leave their...

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Nov 2, 20204 min read


What Happens When You Die Without A Will? Situation 2: Naming Minors As Beneficiaries To Your Estate
Our series of posts presenting real-life situations about the consequences of dying without a will. Preparing your will is not expensive...

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Aug 29, 20202 min read


The DOs & DON'Ts of Account Beneficiaries
It takes a good deal of time and effort to prepare thorough wills and trusts. At the same time, many of us approach beneficiary...

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Mar 1, 20206 min read
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