Pennsylvania wills

Early Intervention for Special Needs Beneficiaries (Autism)

December 8, 2009

Special Needs Trusts and Supplemental Needs Trusts: Autism, an Early Intervention by Douglas L. Kaune, Esquire Pennsylvania Attorney Wills * Trusts * Probate * Elder Law * Estates * Estate Planning * Asset Protection Planning Malvern, Phoenixville, and West Chester Law Offices Chester, Montgomery, Delaware, Philadelphia, Berks and Bucks County We work frequently with clients …

Protecting, Insuring, and Passing On A Valuable Wine Collection – It May Be Harder Than You Think

December 6, 2009

By Dave Frees

Information on protecting and insuring a wine collection. Information on wine collections, wills, trusts, and estate planning issues.

Can Too Many Accounts Cost You Money and Ruin Your Estate Plan?

December 3, 2009

By Dave Frees

There are many cases where less is more. This is the first in aseries of articles on how and why to simplify your estate and your estate plan.

FAQs: My Child Is A POD Beneficiary of My Acconts and is In Financial Trouble. Are My Accounts At Risk?

November 30, 2009

By Dave Frees

If I named my child as a POD (pay on death) or FBO (for benefit of) beneficiary of a bank or stock account and that child is now in financial trouble, can I lose the accounts? The short answer is “No.” POD designations on an account do not make that account the property of …

Federal Estate Tax – More Action and A Possible Vote in the House

November 29, 2009

By Dave Frees

Several important new bills are pending before congress and may change your estate planning...

Mom Named Me As Executor – Now Who Can Sue Me? Read This Before Starting the Executor Or Trustee Job

November 29, 2009

By Dave Frees

If you have been appointed as an executor or trustee in Pennsylvania don't act until you have read this article and invested two minuets in watching this video for you on the legal risks and how to avoid them.

The Pros and Cons of Do It Yourself Estate Planning Documents – This Doesn’t Sound Good

November 23, 2009

By Dave Frees

Are do it yourself wills and estate planning safe? Do they work in Pennsylvania? These and other self help legal issues are examined...

When Probating A Will Makes Sense – The Five Reasons

November 20, 2009

By Dave Frees

Everyone wants to avoid probate. The probate system is viewed as slow, expensive, and too public. But sometimes, if you’re an executor, you really want and need the probate system and the orphan’s Court judge. The truth is, that most of the estates where the executor hires us to do the administration, and to keep …

Why an Internet Search for “The Best” Trust, Estate, or Probate Lawyer Might Not Be “The Best.”

November 8, 2009

By Dave Frees

More and more consumers are using Google, local search, and internet tools to help them to find the right lawyer to help with wills, trusts, estate plans and related matters. But, there are many reasons why searching for “the best” trust lawyer, estate attorney, or probate lawyer could actually get you the wrong information and …

Initiating Probate In Pennsylvania (PA)

October 26, 2009

By Douglas L. Kaune

Who Will Initiate Probate: Probate is the court adjudicated process that an Executor or Administrator follows in the estate of someone who dies in Pennsylvania (PA). The Executor is a person or trust company named in a will. The Administrator is a person or trust company appointed by the Court where no will exists, …

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Early Intervention for Special Needs Beneficiaries (Autism)

Protecting, Insuring, and Passing On A Valuable Wine Collection – It May Be Harder Than You Think

Can Too Many Accounts Cost You Money and Ruin Your Estate Plan?

FAQs: My Child Is A POD Beneficiary of My Acconts and is In Financial Trouble. Are My Accounts At Risk?

Federal Estate Tax – More Action and A Possible Vote in the House

Mom Named Me As Executor – Now Who Can Sue Me? Read This Before Starting the Executor Or Trustee Job

The Pros and Cons of Do It Yourself Estate Planning Documents – This Doesn’t Sound Good

When Probating A Will Makes Sense – The Five Reasons

Why an Internet Search for “The Best” Trust, Estate, or Probate Lawyer Might Not Be “The Best.”

Initiating Probate In Pennsylvania (PA)

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