Lancaster Law Blog

By now, hopefully I have convinced you that you need a Will, Financial Power of Attorney, Health Care Power of Attorney, and that you need to consult with an attorney that focuses on estate planning in order to prepare these...

Last week, I dispelled the myth that you only need a Will in order to have a proper estate plan.  This week, I am focusing on who you give power to in these documents.  The person you grant power to under a Will or Power of...

If you come to see me asking for just a Will, I will ALWAYS discuss with you whether you need a Financial Power of Attorney and a Health Care Power of Attorney and Living Will.  It is not because I am trying to upsell my...

Apologies to everyone who is following my Friday myth series and was disappointed when this post did not show up on last Friday.  Lack of time and sleep due to my do it yourself project contributed to the delay.  Read on to...

Last week, I covered the myth that you need to avoid probate.  One common reason people want to avoid probate is because they believe it is one way to avoid inheritance tax.  Not so fast.  Whether or not an asset is a...