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PA Estate Planning: The 1/3 Spousal Election, Prenuptial Agreements, and Protecting Blended Families

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Estate planning in Pennsylvania involves a nuanced understanding of inheritance laws, spousal rights, and strategies for protecting family members from unintended outcomes. These considerations become especially important in second marriages or blended family dynamics. When a spouse passes away, Pennsylvania law grants the surviving spouse a statutory right to claim a portion of the estate, … Read more

How to Find an Estate Planning Attorney

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Estate planning is essential in securing your legacy and ensuring your beneficiaries are cared for after you are gone. However, navigating the complexities of wills, trusts, and powers of attorney can be overwhelming without the right estate planning attorney. Finding an estate planning lawyer is the first step toward creating a solid plan for the … Read more

Understanding Financial Power of Attorney for College Students

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As your child turns 18 and steps into adulthood, they gain independence and new responsibilities. However, with that independence comes the reality that parents may no longer have automatic access to make crucial decisions on their behalf. One critical step that can provide peace of mind and safeguard your college student’s financial well-being is creating … Read more

Why a Medical Power of Attorney for College Students Is Essential

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Entering college is an exciting milestone for young adults, filled with new opportunities and independence. However, in all the excitement, many families or students overlook the importance of preparing for potential medical emergencies during this transition.

A medical power of attorney for college students provides a safeguard that ensures parents or trusted individuals can make critical healthcare decisions on behalf of their child if necessary. This legal document offers peace of mind, enabling parents to act quickly during emergencies when their adult child cannot make decisions themselves. May Herr & Grosh, LLP is here to help you prepare this document.

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Why Is Estate Planning Important?

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Estate planning is a crucial component of financial security and peace of mind. Whether managing real estate or naming beneficiaries, building a comprehensive estate plan ensures that assets are protected and future generations are cared for. For residents of Pennsylvania, estate planning is more than just creating a will. It is about creating a strategy … Read more

Things That You Need for Successful Estate Planning in PA

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Estate planning in Pennsylvania is a critical responsibility that goes beyond merely allocating assets—it is a strategic process designed to ensure your wishes are precisely executed, and your family’s future is securely protected. The stakes are high in the complex legal landscape of Pennsylvania, particularly for those residing in Lancaster and surrounding areas. Preparing to … Read more

What You Need to Know About Living Wills in PA

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Living wills, also known as advanced directives, are legal documents that allow you to specify your healthcare preferences in the event that you become unable to make decisions for yourself in end-of-life situations. They are an essential tool in ensuring that your wishes regarding medical treatment are respected in the final stage of your lifetime, … Read more

Let Your Estate Planning Lawyer Help You Avoid These 7 Mistakes

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Many people mistakenly believe they do not have to worry about their estate planning. After all, young, healthy individuals without much in the way of finances often think about establishing themselves more before they sit down and think about the end of their lives as older adults. Unfortunately there are many mistakes that this line … Read more

How Guardianship Works in Pennsylvania—and Why This Legal Process is Often a Last Resort

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This year, just about every news and media outlet has picked up the ongoing story of 39-year-old pop star Britney Spears, who has been living under a conservatorship—called guardianship in Pennsylvania and many other states—for well over a decade. While a ward, Ms. Spears released several albums, undertook a world tour performing her music, and … Read more