One of the major benefits of a living trust is that it may allow many of your assets to pass directly to your beneficiaries without going through probate. Instead of the probate court overseeing the transfer, your trustee...
Many people assume that every estate must go through probate after someone dies, but in Pennsylvania, that’s not always the case. Whether probate is required depends on whether that person formally owned any property at the...
What Debts Are Paid After Death in Pennsylvania?
June 23, 2026
After a loved one passes away, families often worry that they will inherit the person’s debts along with their property. The good news is that in most cases, this isn’t how probate works. Family members don’t...
How Long Does Probate Take in Pennsylvania?
June 16, 2026
One of the first questions families ask after losing a loved one is how long probate will take. Unfortunately, there is no single answer. Some estates can be settled in several months, while others take a year or longer. The...
One question we frequently hear from Pennsylvania residents is: Should I have a will, a living trust, or both? The simple answer is that it depends. Both are important estate planning documents that serve different purposes....