Category Archives: Trusts & Estates

Media Estate Planning Attorney Discusses Durable Power of Attorney

Delaware County Estate Planning Attorney Discusses Durable Power of Attorney

 As an experienced Media Estate Planning Attorney I am often asked about the durable power of attorney.  A durable power of attorney is a special power of attorney, healthcare power of attorney or general power of attorney that has a durability provision. What this means is the power of attorney will stay active and in […]

Media Estate Planning Lawyer Discusses Wills

Media Estate Planning Lawyer

This legal question was provided by Avvo.com.  You can view the original question here. Question: If a will has not been properly updated, e.g. a beneficiary has become deceased, how would these assets be redistributed? Answer: If an alternate beneficiary was named in the will, the assets would be distributed to that alternate beneficiary. If […]

Media Estate Planning Attorney Discusses Inheritance Taxes

Media Estate Planning Attorney

This legal question was provided by Avvo.com.  You can view the original question here. Question: Do I have to pay inheritance taxes on a bank account my father left me? My father left me five thousand dollars in an account, my brothers were left the family home, does my money have to be included with […]

Media Probate Lawyer Discusses Beneficiaries of a Will

Media Probate Lawyer

This legal question was provided by Avvo.com.  You can view the original question here. Question: How would a beneficiary named in a Will go about verifying what in fact was willed to them? Also, does the beneficiary/ beneficiaries have the right to see the Will, and is it procedural that a Will is read with […]

Delaware County Estate Planning Attorney Explains How to Contest a Will

Delaware County Estate Planning Attorney

As an experienced Delaware County Estate Planning Attorney, I am often asked by clients about how a Will is contested. The process is controlled in Pennsylvania by the Orphan’s Court. That is a separate court that deals with Wills, trusts, and guardianships that involve disposition of assets. If you believe the Will has not been executed in […]

Delaware County Estate Planning Lawyer Discusses the Importance of Having a Will

Delaware County Estate Planning Lawyer

As an experienced Delaware County Estate Planning Lawyer I recommend that people have a will because it allows them to name who they want to inherit their assets on their death. It’s also important to name guardians of your children and who you want to serve as your executor to handle your estate. Do you […]

Estate Planning Ethics Webinar Scheduled for February 18

Estate Planning Ethics Webinar Scheduled for February 18

Estate Planning Ethics Webinar Scheduled for February 18 Firm Partner, Edward L. Perkins, is going to be presenting his Webinar “Ethical Concerns in Estate Planning and Administration” on Thursday, February 18, 2016. The course will be offered for two (2) hours of Ethics CLE in PA, NJ, DE, NY, CA / or CPE credit in […]

Estates and Trusts Income Taxation: Tax Issues to Address in Preparing Form 1041

Estates and Trusts Income Taxation: Tax Issues to Address in Preparing Form 1041

This continuing professional education program, developed with CPAs in mind (and published by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants), provides firm partner Edward L. Perkins’ thoughts on the preparation of IRS form 1041. Click Here to Access the Course Materials (Right click the above link and select ‘save as’ to download for future reference.)

Will-Drafting Webinar

Will-Drafting Webinar

Firm Partner to Present ‘Will-Drafting’ Webinar on May 13th Firm Partner Edward L. Perkins will be hosting “Drafting Wills That Work in Pennsylvania” on May 13th. This event is open to all Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware Attorneys and accountants in NASBA states. The event will be running from 9AM EST through 12PM EST. For […]

Skip to content