Estate planning considerations for those without children

Estate Planning

Often, estate planning discussions revolve around inheritance. For people who have children, estate planning can have a focus on distributing wealth along the traditional generational path. However, many couples and independent Pennsylvania residents don’t have children. Instead, their lives and legacies have other purposes and passions. As a result, estate planning can reflect these other facets …

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Partner Douglas C. Maloney On History Channel Special

Recent Firm News

Our very own partner Douglas C. Maloney’s work to get the 121 year-buried body of America’s first serial killer exhumed for DNA testing to see if he is also Jack the Ripper- will be examined in the soon-to- air History Channel’s July 11, 2017 eight-part series AMERICAN RIPPER. More Information

Supporting Father Tom

Recent Firm News

To support our senior partner Thomas Hecker, who is dealing with (and beating) skin cancer on his head, the firm decided to show their love to “Father Tom” by wearing hats on the day after he had a recent treatment. Go Tom!

Begley Carlin & Mandio Appointed Township Solicitor

Recent Firm News

On January 4, 2017, the BUCKS COUNTY HERALD reported that Begley Carlin & Mandio had been unanimously appointed Township Solicitor by the Newtown Township Supervisors. The firm is also pleased to announce that it has been named once again as Solicitor to Doylestown Township. Stacy Clark, Esq.

On the lighter side…

Recent Firm News

Our very own senior partner Thomas Hecker was “arrested” recently at the Middletown Township Supervisor’s meeting by local brave police. Well not really. But he posed in stripes pleading for bail money to get home for Christmas in a clever fundraising effort on behalf of the Township to raise funds to purchase and train another …

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Jim Downey Jr. Recognized as Top 10 PA Personal Injury Lawyer

Recent Firm News

Congratulations to James (Jim) A. Downey, III for being recognized by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPA) as one of the 2016 top ten personal injury lawyers in Pennsylvania for client satisfaction. According to the Institute, “Many Attorneys can achieve high degrees of success but this is often times at the expense or …

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Do I Need A Living Trust?

Estate Planning

Clients often ask whether they need a living trust, instead of a traditional will, in order to avoid probate. The answer to this question will vary, based upon that individual’s state of residence, the types of assets that the person owns, and the assets’ location. Before we discuss the need for a living trust, we …

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