Estate Planning Pittsburgh – American Wills & Estates

What Do You Do When Your Aging Parent Refuses Care?

FastWebEngine — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 21:22:29 +0000

One of the difficult things that we deal with in our practice on a regular basis is the elderly parent who simply refuses all efforts by their adult children to provide for any type of care or assistance. Sometimes this may be the result of nothing more than stubbornness and misplaced pride, but sometimes it may be a sign that a more […]

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How to Make a Love One’s Final Days as Comfortable as Possible

FastWebEngine — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 17:52:51 +0000

Not many people realize this, but Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, has the second most elderly population base of anywhere in the country second only to Dade County, Florida. Because we have so many senior citizens living here, it’s extremely important to share information with them and their families that can help make their golden years happier, […]

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Important Steps to Take When Moving a Disabled Parent into Your Home

FastWebEngine — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 22:22:42 +0000

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Why a Power of Attorney is Such an Important Part of an Estate Plan

FastWebEngine — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 22:51:32 +0000

When we talk to our clients about putting together a basic and effective estate plan, we always stress the importance of having a current, well drafted and comprehensive Power of Attorney as part of the plan. There are a lot of misconceptions about what a power of attorney is and how and when it can […]

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So You Don’t Think You Need Estate Planning? Think Again!

FastWebEngine — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 17:11:28 +0000

Boy oh boy, every time I hear someone say “I don’t need any estate planning, that’s just for rich people”, it makes me roll my eyes up in my head. Here’s an article from Forbes Magazine that should be a real eye opener for all of you procrastinators out there. Who Needs Estate Planning? Estate planning […]

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Attorney Prepared Estate Planning at the Right Price

FastWebEngine — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 21:00:56 +0000

American Wills & Estates is a locally founded, owned and operated law firm that has been guiding clients in Pittsburgh and throughout Western Pennsylvania through the Estate Planning process with competency, compassion and care for over 25 years. We have a number of convenient office locations and also offer home, hospital, evening and weekend appoints […]

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Estate Planning Tips

FastWebEngine — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 20:30:47 +0000

Here is a helpful video that does a demonstrates the importance of estate planning, and a few of the considerations that come into play when formulating a plan.

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The Importance of Having a Power of Attorney

FastWebEngine — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 20:47:56 +0000

One of the most important pieces in a simple estate plan is a well drafted Power of Attorney. While a Last Will and Testament only comes into play after your death, a Power of Attorney is a legal document that can have a profound impact on your day-to-day care and well-being in the event that […]

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Estate Planning Made Simple and Affordable

FastWebEngine — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 21:01:32 +0000

American Wills & Estates is a locally founded, owned and operated law firm that has been guiding clients in Pittsburgh and throughout Western Pennsylvania through the Probate Estate Administration process with competency, compassion and care for over 25 years. Our law firm’s practice is focused exclusively on Estate Planning and Estate Administration law and our […]

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Estate Planning – The Basics Every Family Should Have In Place

FastWebEngine — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 15:02:46 +0000

Most folks hear the words estate planning and think it means simply having a Will or a Trust, but that’s really just a starting point. Just as important as having one or both of those documents in place is to also make sure that your estate plan has provisions in place that will give your […]

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