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Pennsylvania Attorney on Strategies to Safeguard Assets for Spouses When Facing Long-Term Care

Sommer Miller, Esq.

5 days ago
2 min

Pennsylvania Attorney on Strategies to Safeguard Assets for Spouses When Facing Long-Term Care

You worked hard to provide for your spouse throughout your marriage and want to continue doing so well into your retirement years. When...

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Pennsylvania Probate Lawyer: Legal Planning Steps to Take When a Loved One Enters Hospice Care

Sommer Miller, Esq.

Mar 20
2 min

Pennsylvania Probate Lawyer: Legal Planning Steps to Take When a Loved One Enters Hospice Care

When a loved one enters hospice care, it can be a difficult and overwhelming experience. One of the most important things to consider is...

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Pennsylvania Estate Attorney on The Dangers of DIY Planning

Sommer Miller, Esq.

Mar 13
3 min

Pennsylvania Estate Attorney on The Dangers of DIY Planning

—Especially When You Have a Child with Special Needs With today's technology, access to information is literally in the palm of our...

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Caring for a Veteran? Pennsylvania Elder Lawyers Suggest These Programs for Help

Sommer Miller, Esq.

Mar 6
2 min

Caring for a Veteran? Pennsylvania Elder Lawyers Suggest These Programs for Help

A recent survey counted over 18.2 million American Veterans over age 65. Many of these Veterans include those who served in World War II,...

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Series I Bonds: Pennsylvania Probate Lawyers Reveal What You Need to Know What You Need to Know

Sommer Miller, Esq.

Feb 27
2 min

Series I Bonds: Pennsylvania Probate Lawyers Reveal What You Need to Know What You Need to Know

A Series I bond is a non-marketable interest-bearing U.S. government savings bond. It's a low-risk investment that earns a variable...

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Pennsylvania Estate Planning Attorney Announces IRS Increase to Estate Tax Exclusion For 2023

Sommer Miller, Esq.

Feb 20
2 min

Pennsylvania Estate Planning Attorney Announces IRS Increase to Estate Tax Exclusion For 2023

After you’ve rung in the New Year, it’s time to start getting down to business and thinking about tax season. While it’s not the merriest...

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Pennsylvania Will and Trust Lawyer Answers, “How Often Do I Need to Update My Estate Plan?”

Sommer Miller, Esq.

Feb 13
2 min

Pennsylvania Will and Trust Lawyer Answers, “How Often Do I Need to Update My Estate Plan?”

Creating an estate plan feels like something you check off a to-do list. Once the task is complete, you can move on and forget about it....

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Pennsylvania Trust and Estates Lawyer: How to Properly Choose Beneficiaries

Sommer Miller, Esq.

Feb 6
3 min

Pennsylvania Trust and Estates Lawyer: How to Properly Choose Beneficiaries

An essential part of estate planning is designating beneficiaries for your life insurance policy, 401(k), and other financial accounts. A...

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Service Dogs: A Lifeline for Families with Disabled Children

Sommer Miller, Esq.

Jan 30
2 min

Service Dogs: A Lifeline for Families with Disabled Children

Service dogs are specially trained to provide assistance to children with disabilities. They can be taught to support kids in a variety...

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Pennsylvania Elder Law Attorneys on How to Help Seniors Find Joy During the Holidays

Sommer Miller, Esq.

Jan 24
3 min

Pennsylvania Elder Law Attorneys on How to Help Seniors Find Joy During the Holidays

The holiday season is joyous for many. However, it can be overwhelming if you care for an older adult. People in their senior years often...

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Pennsylvania Business and Estate Attorneys on Finding the Off Ramp for Your Business Ownership

Sommer Miller, Esq.

Jan 16
2 min

Pennsylvania Business and Estate Attorneys on Finding the Off Ramp for Your Business Ownership

Business plans often address marketing, growth, and product development issues. However, business owners fail to create an exit strategy,...

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Pennsylvania Estate Planning Lawyer on How to Make a Charitable Bequest with an IRA

Sommer Miller, Esq.

Jan 11
2 min

Pennsylvania Estate Planning Lawyer on How to Make a Charitable Bequest with an IRA

You can donate retirement accounts, such as an IRA, by distributing the proceeds to charity. However, the tax benefits for donating this...

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Pennsylvania Trust Attorney Answers, “Is it Better to Inherit Stocks or Cash?”

Sommer Miller, Esq.

Nov 28, 2022
3 min

Pennsylvania Trust Attorney Answers, “Is it Better to Inherit Stocks or Cash?”

Inheriting any assets from someone’s estate could benefit a person financially. However, it can also create some challenges. Cash and...

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Pennsylvania Will and Trust Lawyer on What Single Seniors Need to Know About Their Estate Plan

Sommer Miller, Esq.

Nov 14, 2022
3 min

Pennsylvania Will and Trust Lawyer on What Single Seniors Need to Know About Their Estate Plan

Whether you’re a single senior who lives alone or one who lives with a partner, establishing a new estate plan or modifying an existing...

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Pennsylvania Will Lawyers on Why a Power of Attorney Is So Important for Your College Student

Sommer Miller, Esq.

Nov 7, 2022
3 min

Pennsylvania Will Lawyers on Why a Power of Attorney Is So Important for Your College Student

When most people think about estate planning tools such as power of attorney, they imagine that they are solely for people who already...

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The Best Business Entity for Your Small Business

Sommer Miller, Esq.

Nov 2, 2022
3 min

The Best Business Entity for Your Small Business

Starting your own business can be an exciting time, but what type of business entity should you use? There are advantages and...

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Why Moving Is So Hard for People with Dementia | Pennsylvania Elder Law Attorneys

Sommer Miller, Esq.

Oct 31, 2022
3 min

Why Moving Is So Hard for People with Dementia | Pennsylvania Elder Law Attorneys

Pennsylvania elder law attorneys know that making the decision to move an elderly loved one into an assisted living facility is never...

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Pennsylvania Estate Planning Attorney on the Importance of Compassion When Estate Planning

Sommer Miller, Esq.

Oct 24, 2022
2 min

Pennsylvania Estate Planning Attorney on the Importance of Compassion When Estate Planning

Estate planning is an emotionally challenging task at every step of the process. Whether you are writing your own will, helping an older...

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Pennsylvania Probate Lawyer Answers, “What Happens If Your Partner Passes Away?”

Sommer Miller, Esq.

Oct 17, 2022
2 min

Pennsylvania Probate Lawyer Answers, “What Happens If Your Partner Passes Away?”

If you have suffered the loss of your life partner, my heart goes out to you: few things in this world are quite as devastating. As an...

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Long-Term Care Costs Are Rising — Here’s What You Should Know | Pennsylvania Elder Law Attorney

Sommer Miller, Esq.

Oct 10, 2022
2 min

Long-Term Care Costs Are Rising — Here’s What You Should Know | Pennsylvania Elder Law Attorney

Due to advances in medical technology, more Americans are living longer. In many ways, this is great news. However, this situation has...

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