In Pennsylvania, if an individual dies without a will, or if part of his assets are not disposed of by will, the state has laws about how that person’s assets will be divided. Those laws are called the laws of intestate succession. The following is a general guide. It is not to be considered a … Continue reading What Happens If I Die Without a Will?
National Firearms Act Estate Planning 101
As an estate attorney, how do you handle the planning of an estate, which includes National Firearms Act [NFA] firearms? What if your client asks you, prior to his/her purchase of a NFA weapon, what is the best form of ownership, with long term estate planning in mind? This issue may plague estate attorneys, leaving … Continue reading National Firearms Act Estate Planning 101
Grandpop’s Machine Gun in the Chest
What does an attorney do, when he/she is confronted with the fact that grandpop died, and in his chest, there was a gun? This issue faces estate attorneys quite frequently, especially in pro-gun states, such as Pennsylvania. While most attorneys, not proficient in firearms law or firearms in general, will properly handle the transfer of … Continue reading Grandpop’s Machine Gun in the Chest
