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Protect Assets from Nursing Home and Other Medicaid Myths

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Pennsylvania Medicaid Myths Introduction So many times clients come to our office under the mistaken impression that nothing can be done to protect assets from nursing home costs. Much of …

How Does An Estate Attorney Prepare Wills and Trusts?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Estate planning is a critical step in protecting your assets after you pass away. In most cases, proper estate planning requires working with an estate attorney who will guide you …

Understanding the Estate Planning Process In 7 Steps

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Estate planning requires making a variety of significant decisions. Throughout this process, you’ll work with an estate planning attorney to determine how your assets should be distributed after you pass …

What’s the Difference Between A Will And A Trust?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Understanding the differences between wills and trusts is critical in estate planning. These legal documents provide clear guidelines about how your health and assets should be managed when you are …

Who Prepares Wills And Trusts?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Wills and trusts are critical estate planning documents vital for protecting property after your death and ensuring it transfers to your loved ones or chosen recipients.  Because of that, wills …

Should a Nursing Home Resident in Pennsylvania Maintain Valid Photo ID?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Should a nursing home resident in Pennsylvania maintain valid Photo ID? The short answer is yes! More and more, our elderly clients encounter situations where they must present valid photo id, even when they no longer drive and have no plans to travel outside the country. The need for photo id can occur suddenly and the lack of it can cause unexpected problems, especially for those family members trying to help a senior.

What Assets are Not Subject to Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Pennsylvania inheritance tax is due within 9 months of a person’s date of death on the value of most assets owned by the decedent and passed on to his or her beneficiaries. There are exceptions and assets not subject to Pennsylvania inheritance tax.  

Should I have a Springing Power of Attorney?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

A springing power of attorney is one that only becomes effective upon the occurrence of an event. Often this triggering event is your mental incapacity caused by a medical setback …

3 Focus Areas for Estate Planning In Montgomery County

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

If you are estate planning in Montgomery County, there’s plenty to think about. Through the estate planning process, you and your attorney will arrange for the management of your entire …