On Behalf of James S. Vergotz, Attorney at Law | Apr 28, 2019 | elder law, Firm News
Most adults in Pennsylvania have either personally had to care for an aging family member or known someone who has been faced with this responsibility. As the youngest baby boomers approach their 60s, this reality will only impact even more people across the nation....
On Behalf of James S. Vergotz, Attorney at Law | Apr 25, 2019 | elder law, Firm News
Most of us don’t want to imagine what will happen if we become unable to care for our own needs. But, as we age, it often becomes more challenging to manage our affairs and get the care we need. In some cases, the best way to ensure a loved one receives the care...
On Behalf of James S. Vergotz, Attorney at Law | Apr 18, 2019 | Firm News
Giving to charity as part of your estate plan provides many benefits, including tax advantages and building a legacy connected to a cause you care about. But, how do you ensure that the charity you choose will use your gift in a way that benefits the cause?Finding a...
On Behalf of James S. Vergotz, Attorney at Law | Apr 17, 2019 | Firm News, medicaid planning
As more people approach retirement age in Pennsylvania, new questions come to mind about how to pay for long-term care if it is ever needed. First, it is important to note that there is a difference between Medicare and Medicaid.The U.S. Department of Health and Human...
On Behalf of James S. Vergotz, Attorney at Law | Apr 11, 2019 | estate planning, Firm News
Many of us try not to think about what will happen if we are suddenly incapacitated. But when it comes to medical care, most of us would be upset if important decisions occurred without our input. A durable power of attorney lays out how you want decisions made for...
On Behalf of James S. Vergotz, Attorney at Law | Apr 7, 2019 | estate planning, Firm News
According to Fidelity, roughly half of Americans do not have a will and even fewer do not have an estate plan. While most people view wills and estate plans as one in the same, the truth is that wills are vastly different than estate plans. Most people with assets or...
On Behalf of James S. Vergotz, Attorney at Law | Apr 4, 2019 | Firm News
The 2019 tax season held a lot of surprises for taxpayers across the country. Recent changes to federal tax law left some of us reeling. What many people still may not know, however, is that Pennsylvania has some unique tax laws relating to passing on your estate.Here...
