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Dying Without a Will-The Law of Intestate Succession in Pennsylvania
Tells which family members get your $ and property if you die without a will.

Wills, Trusts & Estates-The Very Basics (Pennsylvania)
Two page brochure.

Legal Issue Guide For Pennsylvania Senior Citizens
Estate Planning  (Wills, Trusts, Gifts & Taxes) pp.26-31.

The Law Of Probate Trusts & Estates (All 50 States & DC)
Links to the statutes, case law, and help groups in your state.

Wills In All 50 States & DC
Select your state on the right.

Being An Executor (Not State Specific)

The Right Of A Surviving Spouse To Get A Certain Share Of The Estate (All 50 States & DC)

Making A Will (Not State Specific)
When you need one & what to put in one.

Life Advice About Being An Executor (Not State Specific)
An overview of the executor's role.

Find The AARP In Pennsylvania
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

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Advance Directives

Medical Directives/Living Wills (Consumer-SOS)

Health Care Directives & Durable Power Of Attorney (Nolo.com)

Find The AARP In Pennsylvania
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

For More See Consumer-SOS/Medical Directives/Living Wills

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Trust Funds

Wills, Trusts & Estates-The Very Basics (Pennsylvania)
Two page brochure.

Legal Issue Guide For Pennsylvania Senior Citizens
Estate Planning  (Wills, Trusts, Gifts & Taxes) pp.26-31.

Beware of Living Trust Scams (Pennsylvania)

Living Trusts-FAQS (Pennsylvania)

Trusts- Frequently Asked Questions (Not state Specific)

Setting Up a Trust For Someone Who Can't Control Their Spending
Also learn what you can do to protect the trust from creditors or from being assigned to someone else other than your beneficiary.

The Law Of Probate Trusts & Estates (All 50 States & DC)
Links to the statutes, case law, and help groups in your state.

Living Trust Offers: How to Make Sure They're Trust-worthy

Establishing A Trust Fund (Not State Specific)
A trust fund is not just for the wealthy.

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Guardians

Legal Issue Guide For Pennsylvania Senior Citizens
Guardianships (includes Court Hearings) pp.34-35.

See also  Children & Parents

See also Seniors

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Power of Attorney

Legal Issue Guide For Pennsylvania Senior Citizens
Power of Attorney (Powers, Revoking, Health Care) pp.31-33.

Durable Power Of Attorney & Health Care Directives (Nolo.com)

Find The AARP In Pennsylvania
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

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Misc. On Estate Planning

Legal Issue Guide For Pennsylvania Senior Citizens
Estate Planning  (Wills, Trusts, Gifts & Taxes) pp.26-31.
Financial Planning (Reverse Mortgages, Tax Deductions & Rebates) pp.21-25.
Power of Attorney (Powers, Revoking, Health Care) pp.31-33.
Do Not Resuscitate Orders-Out of Hospital p.34.
Guardianships (includes Court Hearings) pp.34-35.
Long Term Care Facilities (Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, Retirement Communities) pp.52-55.
Long Term Care Insurance (Costs, Coverage, Tips in Choosing) pp.61-64.
Medicare (Part A, B, and D, Additional Insurance, Appeals, etc.) pp.42-45.
Medicaid (Applying For, Denial, Estate Recovery, Medicaid Planning) pp.46-48.
Services Provided For Under Older Americans Act. pp.19-21
Social Security Benefits (Applying For, Types, Appeals, Taxes on) pp.36-42.

The Death Of A Spouse (Check List Of To Do's)
Good tips for people in every state.

Retirement, Estate Planning & Social Security (Nolo.com)
Over 80 articles on the above subjects.

Estate Planning Websites (Lots of Links For Many States)

Where To Write For Vital Records (50 States & DC)
For birth, death and marriage certificates, divorce papers and more.

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