This short fiction explores a common situation many Central Pennsylvania families face. If you’re in need of elder care assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact the Certified Elder Law Attorneys at Kreisher Marshall & Associates, LLC. A friend recently went...
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Estate Planning
Do You Have a Digital Estate Plan?
The following short fiction explores a situation that more Pennsylvania families will be facing as the online world expands. If you have questions, please speak to our certified elder law attorneys. Jim, a high-school principal, died unexpectedly in March of this...
A Tax Break From Big Bird
Today’s legal advice is brought to you by the letter “R,” as in REDUCE your income tax by setting up a charitable trust. What is a charitable trust, you may ask, and what does it have to do with Big Bird? Simply put, a charitable trust is a tax-exempt, irrevocable...
Group Life Insurance Through Work? What You Need To Know, Part 2
Last week, we met Charles, a fictional insurance company employee who has a group life policy that, unfortunately, won’t be giving his family the coverage they need. Here’s why. While getting life insurance through your employer is convenient, cost-effective, and has...
Group Life Insurance Through Work? What You Need To Know, Part 1
The following fictional story explores a common insurance situation that many families may face upon the death of a loved one. Charles is 65 years old. Though he doesn’t know it, he will be dead in less than a year. What he also doesn’t know is that his loved ones...
Signature Here, Paw Print Here
In the autumn years of one’s life, a pet can become more than just a pet. She is a constant comfort, a loyal companion, and a mighty warrior. Your little dog or cat can become your best friend. While you may be considering arrangements for yourself should you become...
The Last Thing on Your Mind
Anyone who has gone through the process of a divorce knows how overwhelming the experience can be. There are tons of things to consider and everything seems to be a priority. What do we do with the house? The cars? The bank account? What do we tell the kids, and how...
Why Should You Have a Living Will?
A topic we get asked about more and more frequently is living wills. People want to know what a living will is, and whether they need one or not. The answer to the second question is easy. Everyone should have a living will in order to protect themselves against a...
Do You Need to Fairly Divide Your Assets Between Your Children?
Dividing your assets between your children can be a stressful ordeal. Many parents want to be fair to everyone, which they equate with an even split of all assets. But for most families, an even split doesn’t make the most sense. How you handle this complicated...
Be On Guard for Financial Abuse
Scammers are always looking for ways to take advantage of unsuspecting victims, and seniors are often the targets of their schemes. You need to be on constant alert to avoid being cheated out of a significant amount of money. The frequency with which these schemes...