Major life changes frequently usher in the need to modify an existing estate plan. Few such life changes are as traumatic or significant as the death of a spouse. Some needed modifications are obvious, such as updating beneficiary designations. But others might only be apparent to an experienced estate planning attorney. One example is the
Probate refers to the process by which a deceased person’s estate is distributed. Assets pass to beneficiaries named in the decedent’s Will or, if there is no Will, to heirs as determined by the law of the State where the decedent lived. In both situations, in Pennsylvania, that process begins at the County Court House
Parents of adult children with disabilities know that their child's disability needs may change over the course of their lifetime. Planning for the future well-being of an adult child with disabilities is, therefore, a responsive, ongoing process. The life expectancy of many adults with disabilities has increased over time. For example, according to research, life
