Pennsylvania Estate Planning Attorney
Drafting Wills and Trusts
This is a core service of estate planning. Wills specify how you want your assets distributed after your death, while trusts can be used to manage assets during your lifetime and/or after your death.
Powers of Attorney and Healthcare Directives
An estate planning lawyer can help you create legal documents designating someone you trust to make financial or healthcare decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated.
Protect Your Assets
Tax Planning
They can advise you on strategies to minimize estate taxes and other taxes that may be owed on your assets.
Beneficiary Designations
They can help you ensure your retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and other assets are distributed according to your wishes by properly designating beneficiaries.
Business Succession Planning
If you own a business, an estate planning lawyer can help you develop a plan to ensure a smooth transition of ownership and management after your death
Charitable Giving
They can advise you on how to structure charitable donations as part of your estate plan.
Guardianships and Conservatorships
If you have a loved one who is incapacitated, an estate planning lawyer can assist you in obtaining a court order appointing a guardian or conservator to manage their person or finances.
