In the case of In RE Estate of Edler, PICS Case No. 14-0270 (C.P. Lycoming, January 31, 2014) the Honorable Marc Francis Lovecchio ruled that in absence of express direction to the contrary, general power of attorney does not... Continue Reading
In the family law, equitable distribution case of Deaver v. Lemon, PICS Case No. 15-0896 (Pa. Super. May 22, 2015) the Honorable Jacqueline O. Shogun, writing on behalf of the Pennsylvania Superior court, ruled that the trial... Continue Reading
In the trust litigation case of In Re Estate Loucke, PICS Case No.16-1162 (Pa. Super. Sept. 9, 2016), the Honorable Mary Jane Bowes, writing on behalf of the Pennsylvania Superior Court, ruled that a beneficiary was not... Continue Reading
You don’t have to wait until you pass away to give your wealth to your family. In fact, in the case of large estates, it is frequently in your best interests to be generous with your children before you die. Otherwise, a large... Continue Reading
Trusts offer the advantage of creating specific boundaries for release of funds while protecting the rest of the money and property from creditors. Even more advantageous, if you plan properly, you can eliminate some or all... Continue Reading