It some times happens that circumstances change in a person's life and the person desires to revoke a prior will. Perhaps the individual divorced or got remarried and the original will no longer matches his or her intentions for the distribution of his or her estate. This raises the question of how does one effectively … Continue reading How Do I Revoke My Will?
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My Parent Scribbled Some Instructions at the Bottom of the Will… Are the Instructions Valid and Enforceable?
Here is a common scenario: Your parents went to an attorney years and years ago and executed basic wills, leaving their respective estates to each other, then to their three children. A few years ago your father passed away and the entire estate passed to your mother. Following your father's death, relations between your mother … Continue reading My Parent Scribbled Some Instructions at the Bottom of the Will… Are the Instructions Valid and Enforceable?
What is a “Durable” Power of Attorney?
A power of attorney is an essential element of most estate planning. It authorizes another person, typically a spouse or child, to perform legal actions on your behalf. Examples of the type of authority in a normal power of attorney executed for estate purposes include making gifts, accessing safety deposit boxes, investing money, and filing … Continue reading What is a “Durable” Power of Attorney?
Consumer Protection: Beware of New Credit Card Surcharges – Contact Us Immediately If Improperly Charged
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire Buyers beware! As of January 27, 2013, retailers in Pennsylvania can now charge customers a surcharge of 4% of all purchases paid for with most credit cards, including Visa and Mastercard. This change is the result of a legal settlement in anti-trust case between retailers and credit card companies which … Continue reading Consumer Protection: Beware of New Credit Card Surcharges – Contact Us Immediately If Improperly Charged
Series on Adoptions: What Are the Estate Reasons for an Adult Adoption?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I launched last month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania. The tenth, and final, piece in this series focuses on the question: what are the estate reasons for an adult adoption? If you are interested in an adoption, I encourage you … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: What Are the Estate Reasons for an Adult Adoption?
Series on Adoptions: Can We Change the Child’s Name?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I launched last month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania. The ninth piece in this series focuses on the question: can we change the child's name? If you are interested in an adoption, I encourage you to please return and read … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: Can We Change the Child’s Name?
Series on Adoptions: Can the Parties to an Adoption Agree to Allow Contact Between the Child and the Natural Family?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I launched last month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania. The eighth piece in this series focuses on the question: can the parties agree to allow contact between the child and the natural family? If you are interested in an adoption, … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: Can the Parties to an Adoption Agree to Allow Contact Between the Child and the Natural Family?
Series on Adoptions: What Happens If I Honestly Do Not Know Who the Father Is?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I launched last month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania. The seventh piece in this series focuses on the question: what happens if I honestly do not know who the father is? If you are interested in an adoption, I encourage … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: What Happens If I Honestly Do Not Know Who the Father Is?
Series on Adoptions: Will I Need a Home Study in Pennsylvania?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I launched last month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania. The sixth piece in this series focuses on the question: will I need a home study? If you are interested in an adoption, I encourage you to please return and read … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: Will I Need a Home Study in Pennsylvania?
Series on Adoptions: Can a Biological Parent Revoke His or Her Consent?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I launched last month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania. The fifth piece in this series focuses on the question: can a biological parent revoke his or her consent? If you are interested in an adoption, I encourage you to please … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: Can a Biological Parent Revoke His or Her Consent?
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