On behalf of Skala Miller, PLLC, Attorneys at Law | Aug 28, 2019 | estate planning
Bringing a will challenge in Pennsylvania represents a difficult undertaking. In the first place, in order to commence such a lawsuit, the decedent must have been your spouse, parent, child or another very close relative. In addition, you must have legal grounds for...
On behalf of Skala Miller, PLLC, Attorneys at Law | Aug 6, 2019 | estate planning
To talk about estate planning with your aging parents can be difficult. Sometimes broaching the subject of finances may seem taboo and leave people on the defensive. Pennsylvania families should feel comfortable discussing financial affairs. You can make the topic...
On behalf of Skala Miller, PLLC, Attorneys at Law | Jul 9, 2019 | estate planning
If you pass away without a will in Pensylvania, also known as dying intestate, the state’s laws will determine who receives what portions of your assets. According to Pennsylvania’s intestate succession statute, the disposition of your property largely depends on...
On behalf of Skala Miller, PLLC, Attorneys at Law | Jul 3, 2019 | estate planning
If you live in Pennsylvania and have already created a will or estate plan, you are a step ahead of many. One of the final decisions you must make is also one of the most important. Before you finalize your estate plan, you must choose an executor of your estate. This...
On behalf of Skala Miller, PLLC, Attorneys at Law | Jul 1, 2019 | estate planning
To create the best possible estate plan is an executable but daunting task. If you’re a collector of any sort, be it baseball cards, collectible mugs, comic books or a number of unique items, estate planning may come with additional complexities. As you prepare your...
On behalf of Skala Miller, PLLC, Attorneys at Law | Jun 22, 2019 | estate planning
Thinking about death is often difficult and unsettling enough as is, but factoring in dying before children are old enough to take care of themselves adds another layer of anxiety to the equation. Pennsylvania parents should give considerable thought to who is fit to...
by Skala Miller, PLLC, Attorneys at Law | Feb 11, 2019 | estate planning
If a person is unmarried or does not have children, he or she may assume that having a will and other documents is not necessary. In reality, Pennsylvanians would be wise to undertake certain estate planning steps in order to avoid complications in the future. There...
by Skala Miller, PLLC, Attorneys at Law | Jan 30, 2019 | estate planning
Planning for the future is something that every Pennsylvania adult should consider doing sooner rather than later. Even those who do not have significant assets could benefit from even basic estate planning. However, simply signing some documents is not enough to make...
by Skala Miller, PLLC, Attorneys at Law | Dec 1, 2018 | estate planning
As the year comes to an end, many in Pennsylvania are making resolutions for a positive 2019. One of the best resolutions people can make for themselves and their families is to begin the process of estate planning. This is not something that can be rushed or done...
