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Your estate plan is a guide for your loved ones after you pass away, but there is a part that can go into effect before your death. This aspect has to do with appointing someone to handle your finances and your medical care. To make this possible, you must set up the powers of attorney …
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Many families have adult children who have not taken the usual and typical trajectories in life. They may have gotten derailed at some point due to substance abuse, mental illness or problems with the law. Regardless of their perceived transgressions and irregular lifestyles, most parents still love their errant adult children and don’t want to …
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This blog has previously discussed the different components of a comprehensive estate plan and a trust is an estate planning tool that can be used on its own or to supplement a will as part of an estate plan. It is useful for estate planners to be familiar with how trusts work and how a trust can …
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Nobody ever sets out to become an alcoholic. But the fact is that all who drink run the risk of becoming an alcoholic. Some people are genetically predisposed to addiction but for many others, the disease creeps up on them. You might start out having a few beers with the guys after work. But over …
DUI charges are taken seriously and can result in stiff penalties and hefty fines. Accused individuals face time in jail, significant fines and the potential loss of their driver’s license when facing DUI charges. In addition, there can be many negative impacts on the accused individual’s life related to DUI charges including increased insurance rates …
The divorce process can be difficult on everyone involved including the couple, children, and family members. Understanding what to expect from the divorce process can be helpful as divorcing couples navigate through the process. It is important to be familiar with the different fault and no-fault divorce options in Pennsylvania and to also understand how legal …
There are several myths surrounding estate planning that you should never listen to. A primary one is that only the wealthy need to have an estate plan. All adults, whether they have living family members or not, should have a complete estate plan that outlines several points. There are three primary things that your estate plan should …
Although there is generally a lot of confusion about the civil rights for American citizens, most people are vaguely aware of the fact that the Fifth Amendment protects them from forced self-incrimination. That can mean that during encounters with law enforcement, they assert that they aren’t going to speak or comply with the request of …
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There are many important issues divorcing couples have to sort out during a divorce and child support is one of them. Understanding how child support is determined can help divorcing couples with their child support concerns during their divorce. Children have the right to financial support from their parents. Child support is a court-ordered payment intended for the costs …
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It is important for estate planners to have all of the necessary documents that are part of a comprehensive estate plan to ensure they are properly protected and that their estate plan properly accounts for their wishes. Estate plans can ensure that loved ones are cared for and looked after and provide peace of mind for estate …
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