As a review of terms, a will is a legal document that specifies how a person’s estate should be handled only after that person’s death. A living will has nothing to do with how your “things” like property, money, jewelry, etc. are to be distributed. Unlike a will, it is, in fact, a document that comes into play while you’re still alive.
Part of being a responsible homeowner is having a proper estate plan in place. After all, considering the home is generally the largest asset most people own, it’s prudent to ensure this asset is passed to the people you wish to leave it to.
If you really want to help your heirs out, these are some of the best assets to leave them.
Could generations of traditional homeownership wisdom be wrong? Here’s what you need to know to determine whether your home is an investment that will pay off in retirement—or a liability.
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Good estate planning must consider more than what you want to happen to your property and for your beneficiaries. It also must consider what you intentionally want to avoid happening.
If you’ve ever spent time working through your estate plan, you know how important it is to select and update your beneficiaries.
Family caregivers cannot do all things all the time. Recognizing when you need outside help is good for you, and also for your loved one.
In Pennsylvania, there were nearly 2,000 more deaths from Alzheimer’s and dementia in 2020 than compared to averages over the past five years, according to the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter.
Consult an elder care lawyer preemptively, to avoid making a panicked phone call in the moment.