Posts Tagged ‘estate planning’
Mike Frisbie Earns Certificate in Estate Planning and Administration
We are proud to announce that attorney Mike Frisbie recently obtained a Certificate in Estate Planning and Administration from the Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law. This Certificate in Estate Planning and Administration strengthens Mike’s expertise in this long-standing practice area and complements the services we provide to our existing business and estate…
Read MoreI Don’t Need a Will. I’m Married.
Many people avoid preparing a Will because they think, “If I die without a Will, my spouse will get everything anyway, right?” This is a misconception can lead to unexpected – and likely, expensive – consequences. Dying without a Will triggers what is known as “Intestate Succession.” When you die intestate, the disposition of most…
Read MoreGeneral Power of Attorney, a Financial Power of Attorney, or a Durable Power of Attorney. What’s the Difference?
People refer to Powers of Attorney as “General,” “Financial” or “Durable” Powers of Attorney, and in most cases, people are referring to the same document. “General” usually refers to the Principal granting the Agent all types of powers in the event the Principal does not act. Others refer to the Power as a “Financial” Power…
Read MoreDo I Really Need a Will?
So, you may be asking yourself, “Do I really need a will if I have little property or money?” Many people think that their “children will handle everything” or that they “don’t have much” so they don’t need a will. However, the answer is a clear “Yes. You need a will.” A will is simply…
Read MoreFacebook Introduces “Legacy Contact”
Warning. This post could get a little morbid, but let’s just call it “estate planning.” Up until now, Facebook had no mechanism to deal with a personal Facebook page once the person had passed away. Some of you might already have cared for this by giving your log-in information to a trusted relative or friend,…
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