A trust is a multifunctional instrument used for several purposes. To use a metaphor, it is like an intelligent cardboard box; you tell it what to do and it does it for everything you put inside. It is different from a will because a will provides a Read More >>
What is a Power of Attorney?
A power of attorney (POA) is a document that gives a person, typically called the agent, power to make decisions on behalf of the person creating the power. There are two types of powers of attorney: a regular power of attorney and a durable power of Read More >>
What is a Living Will?
A "living will" is an instrument that provides for life sustaining procedures to be administered to a person. Pennsylvania was the last state to enact legislation which allowed for a living will when it enacted the Advance Directive for Health Care Read More >>
What is a Will?
A will is an instrument used to plan for the distribution of your assets at the time of your death. A will is an important form of estate planning that can range from simple to complicated. A properly designed will at a minimum should include Read More >>
