Estate Planning
When Worlds Collide: What on earth happens when a spouse dies in the middle of a divorce?
You’re in the middle of divorce proceedings and then the unthinkable happens. Your soon-to-be-ex-spouse dies. What now? It depends on how the deceased spouse prepared, or didn’t, for this possibility. As should happen with many life events, an estate plan should be reviewed as soon as divorce is contemplated or has begun. In Pennsylvania, once…
Read MoreNo Power of Attorney? An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure
What happens if I don’t have a POA? Most commonly, if you become incapacitated and don’t have a durable power of attorney (POA), then your family may have no choice but to go to court in order to have a conservator or guardian appointed for you. This could end up with your assets and personal…
Read MoreNew to the Family Business? Three Things to Know
Associate attorney Christina Cozzetto recently contributed an article to the Lehigh Valley Business Journal, to assist those family members who are now entering their respective family businesses. The piece — New to the Family Business? Here’s 3 Things You Should Know — covers these three essentials: Organize your files now Draft a will and a…
Read MoreEstate Planning and Your “Stuff”
As the comedian George Carlin taught us, we are always on the lookout for a place to put our stuff. This does not change after we pass on and those in charge of our estate are left to deal with the items we have left behind. This recent article from abovethelaw.com — “Stuff: What To…
Read MoreEstate Planning is for Everyone: Essential Components
Attorney Mike Frisbie recently had the pleasure of speaking at a “Ladies Luncheon,” part of Edward Jones advisor Bob Podraza’s Coffee Club. Mike shared an overview of estate planning, explaining the essential components as well as covering common misconceptions and pitfalls. We held a similar seminar this past fall and are planning to host additional…
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