The Strange Language of Wills – Ademption

Estate planning attorneys must be very precise in their language. Part of this precision often involves using language that most... Read More

A Probate Language Primer

Probate and estate planning law is rife with archaic, rarely encountered, and often confusing language. It’s quite common for people... Read More

A good executor will be able to quickly step in and manage your estate soon after you die. But just... Read More

According to the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, up to $22 billion in pension benefits goes unused every year because veterans... Read More

Part of getting older is realizing that you may not be able to look after your own needs as well... Read More

As a massive heatwave blanketed much of the country in June and July, a 23-year-old man embarked on a cross-country... Read More

A testamentary trust is often a useful estate planning device, especially for parents who have young children. Though creating the... Read More

For many people, aging is a difficult process that can lead to serious depression. For elderly people with depression, however,... Read More

We’ve blogged a couple of times about the estate of late former Pennsylvania State head football coach Joe Paterno. Recently,... Read More

Though the Supreme Court recently ruled that the health care legislation known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act... Read More

For some elderly people, the prospect of spending the remaining years alone often leaves them very vulnerable to those who... Read More

According to a new report released by Bank of America’s private wealth management division, more and more American families are... Read More