Before your parents died, each named you as executor of their estate. Now that both have passed away, you've had a few offers on their home here in Delaware County.
As an only child, there are no siblings with which to split the profits. But, don't forget your good old Uncle Sam.
There are plenty of reasons to get started on your estate plan as soon as you can. While you might feel healthy or young now, the reality is that anything could happen to take that away from you or result in your death. From a random illness to a car crash, there is always a risk that you'll end up being unable to care for yourself or pass away unexpectedly.
It's important to talk to those you love about your health care wishes and what you want to have happen if you fall ill. This is a good time to talk about setting up a health care proxy and deciding who you want in charge of making medical decisions for you.
There are plenty of reasons to get started on your estate plan as soon as you can. While you might feel healthy or young now, the reality is that anything could happen to take that away from you or result in your death. From a random pandemic to a car crash, there is always a risk that you'll end up being unable to care for yourself or pass away unexpectedly.
Since there are so many serious illnesses going around now, it's a good time to talk about the coronavirus and what to do to create an estate plan that protects you. While this is a global crisis with horrible consequences for some people, this is also a wake-up call for many people in America who felt that they were invincible.
A car crash has the potential to cause serious injury, while also impacting your mental health. The best way to protect against the longstanding impact of an accident is to receive immediate medical attention.
Once you understand your injuries and have a treatment plan to follow, it's time to contact your insurance agent. This sounds simple enough, especially if you have a good relationship, but there are a variety of challenges awaiting.
There are so many concerns you have to face as the executor of an estate that it can be easy to overlook certain details. For example, an executor could miss assets hidden in unusual places if they don't confirm with family members. They could also fail to consider possible complications to the estate, such as one or more family members attempting to illegally retain assets against the wishes of the testator.
The family home can sometimes be a major source of conflict in an estate. Perhaps it represented a substantial amount of money, so the testator wants you to sell it. However, the members of the family would prefer to retain it and do not have an interest in purchasing it when you list it for its fair market value.
Even when you do your best to avoid rush hour traffic, this isn't always possible. This is particularly true if your commute takes you in close proximity to Philadelphia or another major city.
Rush hour is one of the most dangerous times on the road, so it's imperative to adjust your driving style with safety in mind. Here are five things you should do:
Serving as an executor is a stressful job that has very few perks. One of the few benefits that an executor or administrator enjoys is the ability to control how and when the estate sells and disperses various assets. When it comes to major assets, such as real estate, you need to take great care in how you handle the sales process.
While you may know people who have an interest in the property, they need to make a fair market offer for any intended purchase. You have a fiduciary duty to the beneficiaries of the estate to maximize the profit that you make when liquidating assets. Choosing to sell estate property at prices below market-rate could result in legal and financial complications for you in the future.
Even though property owners are supposed to keep their premises as safe as possible for visitors, not all of them do this. In fact, slip-and-fall incidents are common occurrences on many properties in Pennsylvania for this reason. Fortunately, those who are seriously hurt as a result of a property owner's negligence can pursue financial recoveries in court -- just as the injured parties did in the following real slip-and-fall accident case examples:
(1) Blinded man awarded $4 million after falling on sidewalk
It can be a devastating and heartbreaking experience to receive a notice that the government denied your claim for much-needed Social Security Disability benefits. However, this is a common experience for many disabled Americans.
If you've been denied benefits, it's important to determine exactly why, then get organized to appeal the decision and try to satisfy any deficiencies related to your claim.
Imagine you were injured in a car accident, and you want your or the at-fault party's insurance company to cover for the damages. You'll need to file a claim as soon as possible. Filing this claim is essential if you are seeking compensation. It's also essential that you file the claim correctly.
To do this, you will first need to determine whether you're filing a first-party or a third-party insurance claim.
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