Estate planning for minor children is critical for young families. However, must people don’t know where to start to ensure that their family is protected. There are four major issues that need to be addressed: 1.) select a guardian, 2.) select a trustee to manage the child’s inheritance, 3.) design the child’s trust, 4.) ensureContinue reading “Estate Planning with Minor Children”
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Five Estate Planning Myths
There are numerous myths associated with estate planning that we commonly see in our practice. Myth #1 I do not need estate planning because I’m not wealthy, sick, or old. This is by far the most common estate planning myth and it is simply not true. If you have people in your life that you careContinue reading “Five Estate Planning Myths”
Managing Your Family Legal Matters During COVID-19
Anita D’Amico April 1, 2020 We are now a week into Governor Wolf’s stay-at-home Order, and although we are all abiding by the Order, and the courts are closed with the exception of emergency filings, it is likely that your divorce and custody matters have not gone away. You may be wondering how the court’sContinue reading “Managing Your Family Legal Matters During COVID-19“
Estate Planning
Anita D’Amico March 27, 2020 During this difficult time, our firm has had several inquiries from new clients seeking to get their estate plans in order as well as calls from some of our current clients requesting a review of their estate planning documents in order to assure the documents are still appropriate. If you have been putting off making or revisiting your estate plan, and now find timeContinue reading “Estate Planning“
Liability
How you may be Liable if a Trespasser Slips and Falls on your Property Anita D’Amico November 13, 2018 Many of us are home today enjoying the snow day. Some of us may shovel thewalkways or snow blow the driveway. However, with this wintery weather comesan additional liability that many landowners do not know theyContinue reading “Liability”
Taxes
How the 2018 Tax Laws Affect your Family Matters Anita D’Amico November 13, 2018 As February comes to an end, many of us have heard or read that there are new tax laws that have been enacted for 2018. You may be busy preparing your 2017 tax returns and wondering if the new tax lawsContinue reading “Taxes“
Estate Planning
During this difficult time, our firm has had several inquiries from new clients seeking to get their estate plans in order as well as calls from some of our current clients requesting a review of their estate planning documents in order to assure the documents are still appropriate. If you have been putting off making or revisiting your estate plan, and now find time to make this a priority, let usContinue reading “Estate Planning”
Estate Planning
The Importance of Estate Planning
Taxes, Estate Planning
Estate Planning and the 2018 Tax Laws Anita D’Amico November 13, 2018 As the saying goes, there are two guarantees in life, taxes and death. Many people take advantage of estate planning techniques in order to maximize the amount of their estates that will pass to their beneficiaries (recipients) upon their death while also minimizingContinue reading “Taxes, Estate Planning“
St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day Anita D’Amico November 13, 2018 St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday full of parades, parties, corned beef and booze. Before you decide to get behind the wheel of your car after drinking whiskey and green beer at a St. Patrick’s Day party, here is what you should know if you get pulledContinue reading “St. Patrick’s Day”