Estate Planning
Legal Information
This section of PALawHelp.org has information and resources about Estate Planning issues in Pennsylvania.
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Beware of Living Trust Scams
Consumer Advisory from the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General on scams related to the establishment of living trusts. Content Detail
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Disability Rights Pennsylvania Publications
Publications from Disability Rights Pennsylvania on a variety of disability-related issues. Content Detail
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Estate Planning for Families of Persons with Disabilities (PDF)
This booklet from Disability Rights Pennsylvania is designed to inform families of persons with disabilities about various kinds of estate plans, to suggest the advantages and disadvantages of each, and to assist you in identifying the kind of information to gather and share with your lawyer. It focuses on the unique problems of estate planning for families with members who have disabilities and is not intended to cover all aspects of estate planning. Content Detail
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Financial Power of Attorney
This publication from the Disability Rights Pennsylvania provides general information about powers of attorney. [PDF] Content Detail
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Living Trusts
This publication from the Erie County Bar Association outlines what a living trust is, who needs one, advantages and disadvantages of having one, as well as myths and scams involving living trusts. Content Detail
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Power of Attorney
Information from Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. about what a power of attorney is and when you should use one Read More
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Special Needs Trust
Northwestern Legal Services provides an overview of what a Special Needs Trust is, who needs one, and how to get one. Read More
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