Experienced Pennsylvania Wills and Trusts Attorneys Protect Your Legacy

Helping you plan your family’s financial future

The experienced attorneys at Fishbone & Scheer A Professional Corporation can advise you on the best approach to your estate planning. We thoroughly analyze your estate and strategize the best means of transferring your assets, minimizing taxes, establishing guardianship for your children, supporting personal philanthropic causes and protecting your loved ones. We can draft a will that reflects your desires and establish living trusts if they would be beneficial to your estate.

Draft your living will and last will and testament

A will is essential at every stage of your life. Your living will sets the parameters for medical intervention should you become incapacitated. This assures that when you are most vulnerable, your wishes will be honored.

Your last will and testament provides the opportunity to distribute your property, establish care for your children and otherwise express your wishes upon your death. A will is necessary if you intend to leave property to a person or entity other than a blood relative, such as a domestic partner, a friend or a charity. If you die without a will, the court determines how your property is distributed, who cares for your children and even what happens to your pet – making decisions that might not reflect your desires.

We can draft valid wills that ensure your intentions are honored.

Changing your will

As your life changes, so might your estate plan. You may need to update your will throughout your life. We draft valid codicils that address changes in your financial situation, marital status, number of children, philanthropic interests and general lifestyle decisions.

Appointment of guardianship

If you have minor children, your will allows you to make decisions about their future care. This is especially crucial if you are a single parent or if both parents die in a common incident. If you do not name a guardian, the court will appoint a guardian for your children and can make decisions adverse to your ultimate parenting goals. You can also make arrangements for your pets’ care in your will, including naming a guardian to take responsibility for your pets.

Appointment of Agent through Power of Attorney

At any time, regardless of age, you may find yourself in a position where you cannot address needed action as it pertains to your personal affairs. This can be as a result of illness, accident, or being away from home. It is, therefore, an important component of estate planning to have a Power of Attorney prepared in which you name a trusted individual as you Agent to handle your matters for you. It is part of a basic package of having a Will, a broad, durable Power of Attorney, and an Advance Directive, commonly known as a Living Will.

Contact our meticulous estate planning lawyers

Fishbone & Scheer A Professional Corporation serves clients in Easton and throughout Pennsylvania. Call us at 610-258-5306 or contact us online to schedule a consultation at our Easton office.