Estate Planning Pennsylvania
You’ve worked your whole life for everything you have, doesn’t make sense for you to decide what happens to your property when you die? Maybe you wish to make sure your spouse lives comfortably; maybe you wish to provide for a child, or grandchild’s education; maybe you have something special you wish an old friend to have. At Harold Shepley & Associates, we will thoroughly analyze your property and guide you to the most effective means of transferring your assets to whom you wish to leave them, minimizing estate taxes and making it easier on your family.
Determining which plan will protect you and your assets for future generations can be confusing. We understand your concern, and we’re here to help guide you through the delicate process of making sure everything is taken care of after you’re gone. We will counsel in all aspects of estate planning including:
- Wills
- Powers Of Attorney (PoA)
- Medical Power of Attorney or Health Care Directive
- Trusts
- Guardianships for Children
Many People think a Will is only necessary as you reach old age, but a Will is necessary at each stage of your life. Don’t put off drafting your Will today – you deserve to decide
what happens to your hard earned property.
Your living will sets guidelines for medical treatments if you’re unable to make those calls yourself, it allows you an opportunity to distribute your property as you see fit, and it allows you to set up funds for your children and other expenses upon your passing.
A will is also necessary if you want to leave property to anyone other than blood relatives, like a domestic partner or a friend. If you die without a will, your property and assets will be distributed as the court sees fit. Your will is your last chance to ensure what you’re leaving behind goes where you want it to.
Estate FAQs
It is advisable to still have a Will in this scenario in case your spouse would pass before you. It would also be necessary in order to transfer certain titled property, such as stock.
