Estate Planning

How to Write a Valid Will

How to Write a Valid Will

Do you need a lawyer to create a valid will? Short answer: no. If you...
the five most important estate planning documents

The 5 Most Important Estate Planning Documents

What are the 5 Most Important Estate Planning Documents? Noted author and financial planner Suze...
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What is Estate Planning?

Let’s start by understanding what estate planning is before moving on to why it’s essential....
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When is a Will Really a Will?

The rules for executing a Will in Pennsylvania are simple and clear.  Unfortunately, life, and...
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What Happens to A Deceased Relative's Debt When They Die?

A common concern of clients during the initial estate planning process is what happens to...
accessing digital assets with the help of an estate attorney

How to Access the Digital Assets, logins, and passwords of Someone who Has Died

Accessing the digital assets of a loved one after they have passed can be difficult....
businessmen figuring out the alternate valuation date for federal estate tax purposes

What is an Alternate Valuation Date for Federal Estate Tax Purposes?

You may have heard about the “alternate valuation date” when valuing assets for federal estate...
college kid needs a medical power of attorney during the pandemic

College-Bound Kids? Why a POA for Teens is More Important Than Ever

With the possibility of students returning to school during a pandemic, making sure they make...
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What is the SECURE Act?

High Swartz estate planning attorneys down and explains the highlights and how they can affect...
ancillary probate

Ancillary Probate and How To Avoid It

Just when you thought you were done with the fine print of a dead loved...