Archive for February, 2011

The Origin of Pet Trust Laws

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

A pet trust is a legal arrangement which provides care for a pet in the event the pet owner becomes disabled or passes away. With this type of trust trust, the pet owner can designate a trustee and caregiver for their pets as well as provide documentation concerning the living ...

When during the probate process should funds be set aside to cover the fees of executor and attorney?

Monday, February 21st, 2011

Nin_jah asks the question: the estate is mostly securities. The market is tanking right now, and the portfolio is going down in value. The executor and fiduciary fees are already set by statute. But, don't they have a responsibility to me, the heir. I have made ...

How much does a lawyer charge to draft a will?

Sunday, February 20th, 2011

Tagged with: Pennsylvania, wills, Estate, planning, Elder, law, Inheritance, Phoenixville, trust, and, lawyer, Wealth, preservation, Executor, of, moneyMost lawyers bill hourly, so you probably won�t know how much you are getting charged for your will or trust until it gets finished. While lawyers have a right to do this, we ...