People in the Gettysburg area may put off estate planning in part because it is not pleasant to think about dying. Although it can be a hard process emotionally, creating an estate plan which includes a will or trust early, and updating it often can save loved ones a...
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How will divorce affect my future?
When Pennsylvania couples are going through divorce, it can be hard to keep a clear head about the future while tumultuous and often painful feelings keep coming to the surface. With almost half of marriages ending in divorce, many people are confronted with similar...
The three types of alimony in Pennsylvania
When a Gettysburg area couple decide to get a divorce it is often an emotional and difficult time. Not only does a person mourn the loss of their marriage, they also have to deal with many complicated issues. Alimony may be a part of a divorce settlement depending on...
How can I escape the terms of my prenuptial agreement?
A prenuptial agreement is a great way to spell out financial responsibilities during the course of marriage and settle and asset distribution and alimony concerns that could arise in the event of divorce. But having a long-term perspective right before getting married...
Remarrying couples need to update their estate plan
Many Gettysburg area residents remarry at some point after their initial marriage ends. Remarrying is a joyous occasion for the happy couple; a chance for a new start. But it can also result in complications for estate planning. A remarrying couple should make sure...
Trusts can help provide for the vulnerable
Trusts are powerful instruments for wealth management and estate planning. They are also highly customizable, and can be adapted for a wide variety of purposes. For instance, many wealthy people set up trusts to help provide for their favorite charities. However,...
How can I get a divorce due to irretrievable breakdown?
In Pennsylvania, if a marriage is no longer working out, divorce may be the only viable alternative. In some cases, there are reasons for the couple to split such as adultery, abuse, abandonment or one spouse being incarcerated. Other cases, however, involve the...