by Keystone Elder Law | Dec 13, 2021 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Sentinel Articles
In last week’s article I discussed the tax returns that can arise when administering a decedent’s estate and some of the pitfalls the person responsible for administering the estate should be aware of. In this article, I will discuss some of the ways in which you can...
by Keystone Elder Law | Dec 6, 2021 | Estate Administration, Finances, Sentinel Articles
Benjamin Franklin said “nothing is certain except death and taxes.” Unfortunately, these are not mutually exclusive. Tax obligations continue on despite the passing of a loved one, and in some cases, come about because of it. Tax deadlines pose a challenge for...
by Patrick Cawley | May 1, 2020 | Estate Administration, Sentinel Articles
The death of a loved one comes with grief that is compounded by the stress of end-stage medical decisions and planning a funeral. What follows – the administration of the estate by the executor – requires patient attention to details regarding money, real estate,...
by Keystone Elder Law | Mar 27, 2017 | Estate Administration, Sentinel Articles
One aspect of the practice of elder law encompasses assisting individuals with administering estates of their loved ones. Many people are unfamiliar with the probate process, the terminology, and the deadlines involved in properly administering an estate. This...
by Keystone Elder Law | Mar 21, 2017 | Estate Administration, Finances, Sentinel Articles
When a loved ones passes away we often are overwhelmed by grief. When a loved one passes away with a multitude of debts, this feeling of being overwhelmed can increase greatly. Family members do not fully understand how to deal with these debts. In fact, there is a...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Mar 1, 2016 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Sentinel Articles
In a previous article we explained that using an irrevocable trust can be the best way to preserve the family homestead for future generations. The maker of the trust typically arranges to continue to live in the property and pay the expenses as long as he or she...