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At the end of 2012, there is a deadline looming regarding the credit against the federal estate tax that is creating a lot of uncertainty in the area of estate planning. Fortunately, adding a disclaimer trust to your Will can...
Category: Estate Planning
Family Farms Freed From Burden of Inheritance Tax
October 16, 2012
The silos, cattle and cornfields along Pennsylvania’s winding roads are a reminder that farming is an integral part of the Commonwealth’s economy. Many of these farms are family businesses that politicians in both...
On September 27, 2008, Congress declared the third week of October as National Estate Planning Awareness Week. Russell, Krafft & Gruber, LLP is encouraging you to use this week as a reminder and opportunity to start or...
Pennsylvania Filial Responsibility Law
September 7, 2012
The goal of most parents is to leave some sort of inheritance, be it large or small, to their children. However, several clients have recently been asking me about a Pennsylvania law that could cause the opposite result and...
Pennsylvania Power of Attorney: One of the Most Important Decisions in Your Estate Plan
July 31, 2012
I often hear people say they need to do "their will" when they refer to estate planning. Of course estate planning involves making a will, and most people see the will as the most important aspect of estate...