Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax 101
Aug 04, 2010
Pennsylvania mandates that an inheritance tax be paid on any assets transferred upon death in the Commonwealth. Here are a few basic points that are important to know regarding the inheritance tax.
Th...
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Veterans Pension Benefits
Aug 04, 2010
There are millions of veterans who have served our country honorably and have dedicated and risked their lives to provide security and peace for the rest of us.
Yet, many veterans who have served do no...
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Five methods for setting up a trust
Aug 03, 2010
This guide explains five of the most common types of trusts, as well as the benefits they offer....
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Powers of Attorney documents are sometimes more important than Wills
Aug 02, 2010
Many of us know that having a Will is a good idea, and this document typically serves as a foundation to your estate plan.
But a will is simply a death document. It is therefore ineffective unless you ...
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If You Live In Pennsylvania, Do You Need a Living Trust?
Jul 28, 2010
A revocable living trust is an estate planning tool that is considered a substitute to a will. However, unlike a will, you can use a living trust during your life to manage your affairs and investments...
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Responsibilities of an Executor of a Will in Pennsylvania
May 19, 2010
The Role of the Executor of the
Estate
As executor of the estate, you are charged with the
responsibility of making sure the decedents estate is handled in the proper
manner under the law.
Typically...
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Probate process in Pennsylvania
Jan 28, 2010
Find the Will and Any Amendments Find and secure the Will, all amendments to the Will and any previous Wills. Do not remove, add or alter any page. Contact an Attorney Call an estate planning and est...
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Planning For the Federal Estate Tax
Jan 20, 2010
There is no federal estate tax this year (2010), unless Congress acts retroactively. However, you can be sure there will be an estate tax in the future. How do you plan?...
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How to find the right estate planning attorney
Jan 19, 2010
Dig into the lawyer's background What type of experience or organizations does the lawyer belong to that qualify him or her to be an estate planning attorney? Use the internet, such as Avvo, Lawyers....
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Ten Steps To Good Estate Planning
Dec 19, 2009
1. Find a qualified estate planning attorney who is an expert in estate planning who will know the right questions to ask to draft your vital documents. 2. Determine the value of your estate - tally ...
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