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PET TRUSTS

Q. I’ve been told I have a terminal condition and want to make arrangements for my pets. What can you tell me about pet trusts…

POWER OF ATTORNEY AFFIDAVITS

My father named my mother, then me as his attorney-in-facts in a financial power of attorney. Both my parents are now in care facilities and…

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

As the personal representative what kind of things do I need to think about before I settle my friend’s estate? Estates vary widely, but basically…

LIFE ESTATE DEEDS

My father named my mother, then me as his attorney-in-facts in a financial power of attorney. Both my parents are now in care facilities and…

LIFE ESTATE DEEDS

What is a life estate deed? The short answer is a life estate deed separates ownership of real property between two different parties. Often, but…

WRONGFUL DEATH ACTIONS

If someone dies in a car accident and he is not at fault, who receives the insurance settlement monies, the people named in the will…

DISCUSSING LONG TERM CARE WITH PARENTS

Things are changing for my parents and I feel I need to address early care and monetary issues with my siblings when they visit from…

TRUST ADMINISTRATION

What should I know before I agree to administer a trust? The most important aspects of administering trusts are organizational skills and record keeping. Basically…

FINDING AN ATTORNEY

How do I select a good attorney? Start by doing some homework and find out what kind of law the attorney practices. This can be…

FILIAL RESPONSIBILITY LAWS

I have children here and in Pennsylvania and are trying to decide where to retire. I heard something about filial responsibility laws and want to…