I have written a few other blogs that discuss the legal aspects of special needs planning such as the difference between first party and third
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How Long Has It Been Since You Signed Your Estate Planning Documents?
One of the challenges after you get your planning done is to review your planning to make sure that it is current. Unfortunately, a lot
Estate Planning: A Worthy New Year’s Resolution.
It is that time of year again. When the prior year closes and everyone is reflecting on what they want to get done and are
Should we get married?
At Bellomo & Associates we practice only estate planning and elder law. Many of our clients are older. Often, two people get together later in
Why Is Estate Recovery Not as Bad as it Sounds?
Estate recovery in Pennsylvania is the state's attempt at getting paid back at the time of an individual’s death for care that it has provided
Protecting Against Exploitation of An Elderly Individual
In my career as an estate planning and elder law attorney, I have encountered numerous occasions where it was very clear to me that my
Grantor Trusts Versus Non-grantor Trusts
When we are educating on trusts and the use of trusts in estate planning, people often get a concept confused. There is a difference between a
Family Caregivers – Thank You! 🙏
Being a family caregiver is one of the most rewarding, amazing experiences that children can provide to their loved ones. I have heard time and
The Emotional Impact of the Guardianship Process
There are very few times in my career that I can remember being in tears and having a difficult time separating myself from the situation
Defining Family for Estate Planning Purposes
While I was presenting the other day, a woman in the audience raised her hand and asked me to define what is a family for
Should I put my child’s name on my house to avoid probate?
We get this question at least once a week in the offices at Bellomo & Associates. Unfortunately, like other areas of estate planning and elder
Reflecting On Gratitude
The Bellomo & Associates Team took a minute to pause and reflect on we are grateful for when it comes to serving the families in











