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We strive to make the process of estate planning and estate administration as simple and straightforward as possible. At American Wills and Estates we speak to our clients in plain English, and we are sensitive to the fact that many of our clients are still grieving the loss of a loved one. Our number one goal is to put our clients at ease and to reassure them with competency and compassion in their times of need.


Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes

Here in America we can never seem to get enough celebrity news.  The nastier the better, right?  Well, when it comes to estate planning, it would seem that many of our favorites celebrities make the same kind of mistakes that so many of us seem to fall into.  Here are some of the top celebrity estate planning blunders from the past few years and the things that could have... Read More

ESTATE PLANNING – TAKING THE BASIC FIRST STEPS

ESTATE PLANNING – TAKING THE BASIC FIRST STEPS

Stop procrastinating, I know no one likes to talk about estate planning, but it certainly doesn’t have to be a scary process that you keep putting off until tomorrow.  If you do absolutely nothing else, please take at the very least these basic steps:

GET THE BASIC DOCUMENTS IN PLACE

At a minimum, everyone should... Read More

Probate Costs & Estate Attorney Fees

Probate Estate Administration & Estate Planning at the Right Price

Your #1 Source for Wills, Power of Attorneys, Trusts, Probate & Executor Help in Pittsburgh American Wills & Estates is a locally founded, owned and operated Pittsburgh law firm with a practice limited to Probate Estate Administration, Estate Planning and Real Estate law.
Whether you need our legal services to assist you in the probate estate administration of... Read More

Estate Planning Procrastination: Top Reasons People Give for not Having an Estate Plan

ESTATE PLANNING PROCRASTINATION: THE TOP REASONS PEOPLE GIVE FOR NOT HAVING AN ESTATE PLAN IN PLACE

 

I’M TOO BUSY AND I’M NOT PLANNING ON DYING TOMORROW

This is my personal favorite and the one I hear most often.  To be fair, it’s somewhat understandable because I know we all live very hectic and busy lives.  Let’s face it, sitting down to discuss your own... Read More

What's the Difference Between an Executor and an Administrator

Executor? Executrix? Administrator? Administratrix? You’ve heard the terms and you know they have something to do with someone’s death, but what do the folks serving in these roles really do?

Basically each of these terms is simply making reference to the person who is going to be overseeing the administration of a deceased person’s estate. An executor (male) or... Read More

Thinking About Hiring a Probate Attorney? Here's What to Ask.

Here's a great little video that sets forth some very important things to consider when hiring a Probate estate administration attorney.  Remember, doing your homework now can save you a lot of time, expensive and unnecessary grief and aggravation later.  Take a look.

http://videos.lawinfo.com/probate/top-5-things-to-look-for-in-a-probate-attorne.html

ESTATE PLANNING

Why Estate Planning is very Important

Great article and video on why having and estate plan in place is so vitally important. Take a look.

 

http://www.cnbc.com/2015/06/23/no-estate-plan-you-are-making-a-costly-mistake.html

Common Misconceptions About Probate Estate Administration

Most folks typically don’t know a whole lot about the laws of Probate Estate Administration. They may know that it has something to do with what happens after a loved one dies, but not a whole lot beyond that. However, it’s a very good idea to educate yourself on at least some of the basics that are involved. Here are some of the more common misconceptions that people often... Read More

Probate and Estate Planning: We're Here to Help

Pennsylvania Probate and Estate Planning We’re Here to Help

Probate and Estate Planning Attorneys in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Topic: Wills, Estate Planning & Probate

Having a well drafted Last Will and Testament can go along ways toward eliminating many contentious and problematic issues that may arise after your... Read More

Probate Doesn't Have To Be Scary

NO NEED TO BE AFRAID OF PROBATE

You’ve probably heard people say a million times: It’s best to keep your family’s assets out of probate.  While I agree that’s it’s often a good idea to limit or minimize the effect that the probate estate administration process may have on your assets after your death, it’s still important to keep in mind that in many states probate... Read More

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