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I recently noticed a client in our office had something tucked under his arm. I greeted him and asked what he had. His response was,

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Not the Brady Bunch

Not the Brady Bunch

Growing up, I was a big fan of the Brady Bunch, and truly believed that all families were perfect and that all blended families got

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Why it is not enough just to have estate planning documents?

Why it is not enough just to have estate planning documents?

A friend of mine recently shared a story about what happened to her family, and it made me realize that it's not just enough to

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I did a trust, but did not put anything in it. Does it still work?

I did a trust, but did not put anything in it. Does it still work?

We often get this question in our office, and frequently have occasion to review estate planning documents which include a trust. But when I ask

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Mom’s In A Nursing Home And She Has No Planning

Mom’s In A Nursing Home And She Has No Planning

I recently spoke with a client who told me that his mother is in a nursing home, but mom and dad didn't do any prior

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How often should I update my estate planning?

How often should I update my estate planning?

We are asked this question all of the time by our clients, as well as people in the community who come to our events. There

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Does A Life Estate In A Property Have Anything To Do With The Other Assets?

Does A Life Estate In A Property Have Anything To Do With The Other Assets?

I was recently talking to a daughter whose mother had passed away. She told me that her step-father made a comment after the funeral that

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Should I Only Work With A CELA law firm?

Should I Only Work With A CELA law firm?

Does my attorney have to be a CELA (Certified Elder Law Attorney)?  I get asked this question all the time, because I became a certified

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We’re Proud To Be Dementia Friends 💜

We’re Proud To Be Dementia Friends 💜

Dementia touches the lives of thousands of people throughout Pennsylvania.  Dementia Friends was launched to tackle the stigma and lack of understanding of this disease. 

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Fortune Cookies

Fortune Cookies

Fortune cookies are often served as a dessert in Chinese restaurants in the United States and some other countries, but are absent in China. The

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Powers of Attorney Can Be Tricky For Those With No Close Relatives

Powers of Attorney Can Be Tricky For Those With No Close Relatives

On a nearly daily basis our office meets with or talks to people who want to draft powers of attorney because they understand the importance

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Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 8th! Happy Grandparent’s Day!

Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 8th! Happy Grandparent’s Day!

Grandparents Day is celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day every year. So, why celebrate grandparents? According to the Farmer’s Almanac, Marian McQuade, a

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