By Angela M. Ward, Attorney An executor is a person who is responsible for administering an estate and ensuring that the terms in a decedent’s Will are carried out. Being named an executor is both an honor and a responsibility. When someone writes a Will or creates an Estate Plan, they choose an executor. That individual is usually selected because they are considered competent…
By Angela M. Ward, Attorney Young parents find it very hard to think about death, but once young adults have children, it is imperative that they create a plan in case of death or incapacitation to ensure that their children live with and have their assets controlled by the person of the parent's choosing. That's why assigning guardians and documenting wishes in a legally…
By Angela M. Ward, Attorney Losing a parent is hard, even if children are grown. However, knowing what to do when that day comes can help ease the difficulty. While dealing with grief can be burdensome, handling the legal aspects of a parent's estate doesn't have to be overwhelming. This article was created to help adult children in Central Pennsylvania understand how to satisfy…
By Angela M. Ward, Attorney The term “Trust” has traditionally been associated with very wealthy individuals. For example, “Trust fund babies” refers to people who have inherited large fortunes. But Trusts provide a range of practical benefits and can be used by parents in almost any income bracket. Anyone with children under the age of 18 or who is responsible for people with special…
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…
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