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Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples in Pennsylvania

This article explains the importance of estate planning in Pennsylvania for same sex-couples in order to ensure that the desires of same-sex couples are enforceable during incapacity or after death.

Hot Topics in Estate Planning

The expiration of the tax cuts, among other things, was supposed to cause the US to go over the “fiscal cliff”. However, on January 2, 2013, President Obama signed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, which reinstated many of the tax cuts, effective retroactively to January 1st.

Why Should I Hire An Estate Planning Lawyer?

Reasons why you should consider hiring an estate planning lawyer for your will and trusts.

Wills & Trusts Frequently Asked Questions

A guide to frequently asked questions regarding wills and trusts.

The New Powerful Power of Attorney Law

This article summarizes the changes in the Florida Statute applicable to Powers of Attorney.

What Is Estate Planning And Why Do I Need It?

Why you should do estate planning.

What is an Estate Attorney?

What is an Estate Attorney? What does an Estate Attorney Do? & What are the Steps Typically Involved in Probating an Estate?

Buying Property and Title Searches- Real Estate Transactions

When buying property, most buyers conduct title searches and obtain title insurance protecting them from later defects in title searches. Call us so we can help you in your sale

What is Probate

What is Probate and what does the process involve?

Buyer Beware, Do-it-Yourself Estate Planning is Generally Not a Good Idea

Why do-it-yourself estate planning might not be such a great idea. Fill-in-the-blank and Online estate planning can result in a lot of big problems for your family.

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