by erik@empirical360.com | Sep 2, 2022 | Estate Planning
If you’re nearing retirement, you need to start thinking about the future (if you haven’t already!). There are two big mistakes that middle-aged and senior adults tend to make when it comes to planning ahead. The first is to procrastinate, as no one is guaranteed...
by erik@empirical360.com | Jul 26, 2022 | Probate
Probate is a tedious legal process that many families in Pennsylvania have to navigate after the death of a loved one. Because probate is notoriously time-consuming, expensive, and stressful, it’s not something you want your family to have to deal with while they’re...
by erik@empirical360.com | Jul 4, 2022 | Probate
Nearly half of the people who die in the U.S. die without a will. Their deaths are not just emotionally difficult, but also legally difficult for the families they left behind. In the state of Pennsylvania, most estates have to go through probate after a person passes...
by erik@empirical360.com | Jun 10, 2022 | Probate
Probate is a Pennsylvania court process that offically transfers a deceased person’s estate (everything they owned) to their legal beneficiaries. It’s notoriously confusing to navigate; there are many deadlines and fees involved, steps to follow, and court documents...
by erik@empirical360.com | May 30, 2022 | Probate
When someone passes away in the state of Pennsylvania, probate may need to occur. Most Pennsylvania residents have never even heard the word “probate” until they’re dealing with a death in the family – they don’t know what it is, whether it’s good or bad, and...
