By: McMorrow Law, LLC
Estate planning is vital for everyone, not just the wealthy. It ensures others honor your wishes while providing for your loved ones after you pass. Many people consider do-it-yourself estate planning to save money, but...
Creating a will remains one of the most important financial decisions, yet only about one-third of Americans have taken this crucial step. By having a will, you've already made a wise choice to protect your legacy and loved...
Divorce is a life-altering event that brings about significant changes in various aspects of one's life. One area often overlooked during this tumultuous time is the impact of divorce on an individual's estate plan. An...
Co-parenting, or sharing custody, is one of the biggest challenges involved in many divorce scenarios. People who may prefer to never see each other again have to regularly interact with one another for the sake of their...
Divorce is often a stressful and emotionally-draining event, all the more so if you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse are set on battling out your differences in court. The process can be quicker, easier and far more amicable...
When a loved one passes away, the probate court looks to the deceased's will to ensure the distribution of their estate according to their written intentions. The court does not assume full control of this process, however...
Approaching the end of your life is a difficult transition not only for you but for your family as well. Remember that, as you establish your estate plan and power of attorney, your family must come to terms with your...
Estate planning involves more than determining what happens to your assets after you die. You should also consider how to manage your estate and health care if a time comes when you can no longer make sound decisions for...
Writing a will is the most fundament part of your estate planning process. This document makes your intentions known such that your family receives support and peace of mind in the event of your passing. However, there are...
If you and your spouse are facing divorce, one of the biggest questions you likely have is “what happens to the family home”. On the one hand, your house is a major financial asset; on the other hand, you and your children...
Summer break is an exciting time for kids, but it can be stressful for divorced parents. When you have shared custody, you need a co-parenting plan for the summer just like you did for the school year. Make plans before...
If you want to protect your future, a power of attorney may be a great help. This document would allow someone else to decide on matters for you, in the way that you wish, if you can no longer make your own decisions. You...
The process of guardianship administration addresses the needs of a disabled or incapacitated person who can no longer manage essential day-to-day or financial affairs. A potential guardian files a petition to become the...
A couple may want to separate before deciding to proceed with a divorce. This time apart may serve to ease into the final separation or as a means to stop it. However, in Pennsylvania, a legal separation is not recognized...
These days, almost everyone has a social media presence. For those going through a divorce, using social media can feel like an outlet, but it can also have a negative impact on the outcome of the legal proceedings....
Many Pennsylvania residents want to avoid probate with their estate plans. By doing so, they allow loved ones to receive their inheritances without a long, potentially expensive court supervision process. These are some of...
The probate process may remain a mystery until a loved one's death. Then you may find yourself thrown into this common court process armed with little to no insight. A will goes through probate in Pennsylvania regardless of...
Whereas divorce terminates a marriage, an annulment may outright void a marriage as though it never happened. In contrast to divorce which does not require any specific grounds, seeking an annulment in Pennsylvania is...
If someone in your family has special needs, you likely need to think about their well-being and the ways in which your estate plan will affect their future. For example, some people do not understand the potential...
Whereas divorce terminates a marriage, an annulment may outright void a marriage as though it never happened. In contrast to divorce which does not require any specific grounds, seeking an annulment in Pennsylvania is...