It’s a basic principle of estate planning that every will must be in writing and signed at the end by the testator. Upon the testator’s death, the original will must be presented to the register of wills for probate. The original, rather than a signed copy, is preferred to avoid challenge to the will’s validity. […]
Category Archives: Trusts & Estates
On October 17, 2017, firm Partner Edward L. Perkin JD, LLM (Tax), CPA, will lecture on ‘Irrevocable Trusts: Drafting With the Right Ingredients’ at the CLE Conference Center in Philadelphia’s historic Wanamaker Building. The program will run from 9:00AM to 12:15PM, with Mr. Perkins being joined by fellow attorneys Dave Brown and Michael Breslow. Mr. […]
On Thursday June 8, 2017, firm partner Edward L. Perkins will present his popular “Wills of the Rich and Famous” program for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute at the historic Wanamaker Building in Philadelphia. His lecture will be attended by an audience of attorneys and other legal professionals; also simulcast to a number of satellite locations […]
If you’re incapacitated and you have executed a power of attorney, the agent you designate in the power of attorney will work for your best interest and on your behalf. If you do not have a power of attorney, you could petition the court to have a guardian appointed for you. Has a loved one […]
Planning for a loved one with special needs involves many options which can be specifically addressed within a special needs trust. These documents can be relatively tricky, however, so we encourage you to come in and ask us about them. Do you have a loved one that has special needs and are in need of an […]
February 28th During this two hour CLE and CPE course, attorney Edward L. Perkins will provide an in-depth look at special needs trusts. What is a Special Needs Trust? Reasons for Implementing a Special Needs Trust Choosing the Right Wording Timing the Creation of the Trust Potential Pitfalls: Repayment Requirements and More Click Here to […]
As an experienced Media Estate Planning Attorney, I’m frequently asked whether an estate plan is necessary. At Gibson & Perkins, we always recommend an estate plan for anybody – regardless of age, health, wealth, or marital status. Do you want to know how an estate plan can help you and your family? Contact dedicated Media Estate […]
Clients often come to me as an experienced Media Estate Planning Lawyer, and ask what an estate plan is. An estate plan is simply a set of documents that helps guide the disposition of your assets upon your death. We generally recommend wills, powers of attorney for health care or finance – or, in some cases, […]
In the process of estate planning, many clients ask me as an experienced Media Estate Planning Attorney, whether or not their estate will be taxed. For federal estate tax purposes, if you’re a single taxpayer and your estate is over $5.45 million, you will be taxed. If you’re married, you’ll be taxed only if your […]