Ever wonder how and why beautiful daffodils grow in the wild, especially near ponds, brooks and springs? Well, look no further than Greek mythology. Daffodils
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Watch Dad’s and Mom’s Credit!
I recently read an article about a 103-year-old man who got himself into a credit mess. His memory had recently begun to decline, so his
How long will you live? It depends.
Life expectancy increased in the U.S. by nearly four years from 1990 to 2016. Americans born today can expect to live to a ripe old
Am I Entitled to Any of My Parent’s Estate?
In Pennsylvania, children do not have any legal right to inherit from their parents in their parents’ Wills. Only a spouse has such a legal
Simple Formula For Living
How many of these suggestions do you practice? Imagine how much simpler – and better – life would be if all of us followed all
The dangers of joint bank accounts
We are not talking here about joint accounts on which spouses are the joint owners; virtually all married couples hold many of their assets jointly.
Choosing a Medigap Policy
Once you become eligible for Medicare at age 65, you will be inundated with offers from insurance companies for Medigap (supplemental insurance) policies. Sorting through
Guns and Dementia
Researchers estimate that nearly half of people over 65 either own a gun or live in a household with someone who does. Thus, it is important
Life Insurance, IRAs, and Wills
Many people are confused about the way that life insurance, IRAs and other qualified retirement plans operate under their Wills. The short answer is, they
Aretha: A Will or Not a Will?
Behold a real-life cautionary tale of the hazards of no Will or a poorly drafted Will. When soul and R&B icon Aretha Franklin died last
What is a POLST, and do I need one?
Attorneys, including our office, are constantly educating the public on the importance of having a Health Care Directive consisting of a Health Care Power of
Signs it’s time to update estate planning documents
Having outdated or incomplete estate planning documents leads to a false sense of security as we enter our senior years. Therefore, it is important that