This is a common question from clients, who were told that is the best way to protect their house and their “stuff” from the nursing
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Filial Responsibility In Pennsylvania
Many people have heard of the Pittas case from a few years ago in Pennsylvania which held that a nursing home can go after an
Estate Planning And Blended Families
These days, it is common to deal with families that look very similar to the Brady Bunch. Having a blended family can certainly cause
Estate Planning After Divorce
Estate planning after a divorce is important, in order to make sure that you have updated, including making changes to when appropriate, all of your
Why Estate Planning & Elder Law Should Be A Team Sport
It is very common in our practice to meet with husbands and wives or single individuals about their estate planning. In our practice, if a
Essential Estate Planning Documents
The question estate planning and elder law attorneys are often asked is, what documents do I need? The answers to that simple question can be
Elder Abuse
Unfortunately, as the population begins to age, more and more seniors are being taken advantage of, sometimes unintentionally, and all too often intentionally. Either way,
Concerns For Caregivers
As our loved ones age it is very common for family members to want to care for them and keep them at home as long
Attention Parents!
Parents have a seemingly endless “to do” list, but one important item that may not be on their radar is estate planning. Many people,
Common Law Marriage in Pennsylvania
Common law marriage in Pennsylvania was abolished on January 2, 2005. However, couples who entered into a common law marriage before that date are still
Reviewing Estate Planning Documents Upon Marriage
Many unmarried domestic partners create estate planning documents, often naming each other in various capacities (e.g. executor, agent under a power of attorney, beneficiary of
Should I Use a Trust?
Planning for the transfer of wealth to younger generations is a challenging process for successful families. Many want to leave their children enough so they