By Angela M. Ward, Attorney Parents with dependents have particular concerns when creating Last Wills and Testaments. They must assign a guardian, think about their child's future expenses, and format inheritances to ensure the child gets the financial support they need when they need it. Additionally, some parents want to create financial contingency plans in case they pass before their child reaches age eighteen. Other…
By Angela M. Ward, Attorney The term “Trust” is often misunderstood. Some Trusts are put in place to protect wealth, but Trusts also provide a range of practical benefits and can be used by parents in almost any income bracket. Parents with children under the age of 18 or individuals who are responsible for people with special needs should explore the value of Trusts to…
By Angela M. Ward, Attorney As we get close to the New Year, many are thinking about resolutions for 2023. It is a time of new beginnings, and one of the most important resolutions a Lancaster County resident can make includes the plan to create a Will that protects loved ones. A Will is important not only for the accurate distribution of assets but…
By Angela M. Ward, Attorney We tend not to think about estate planning until confronted with our own mortality. In fact, despite the huge impact an estate plan can have on our own lives before death and on the lives of loved ones after, many Americans still avoid the simple act of creating a last will and testament. If there's one positive thing that…
Do You Need to Update Your Power of Attorney? By Angela M. Ward, Attorney The law with requirements for this document changed in 2015 and it may be prudent to update now! A Power of Attorney is the document that allows you to identify another person to act as your agent, to take care of anything for you that may be needed should you…
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