Wills, Living Wills & Powers Of Attorney
Protection for your loved ones, your health, and your finances
The four essential legal documents every adult should have.
Will
A Last Will and Testament ensures that your assets are distributed according to your wishes, and that loved ones are securely provided for.
Living Will
A Living Will protects your health and avoids family disputes by clarifying your medical wishes when you cannot.
Medical Power of Attorney
The Medical Power of Attorney authorizes a person you select to make critical health care decisions on your behalf when you are unable.
General Power of Attorney
The General Power of Attorney lets you appoint a trusted person or persons to manage your assets and finances if you are incapacitated.
Why every adult needs a will.
"Legacy" is a fifty-cent word. You see it next to words like estate and heirs, and instantly assume it isn’t talking to you. But you don’t have to be rich to own stuff or to have some savings. You don’t have to be a millionaire, or a parent, to have family and friends you care about.
Like insurance or a good helmet, we all need protection. As a personal injury lawyer, I've seen too many lives turned upside down by accidents no one saw coming. Which is why every adult needs these four vital documents. Did you know that if you die without a Will, the State decides who distributes your property? And without a Power of Attorney, if you are seriously ill or injured, your family must petition the court to select a guardian to act on your behalf.
Planning for “what if” can raise uncomfortable questions and sometimes, complex legal options. But that's no reason to forfeit your right to make such deeply personal and critically important decisions. With an expert attorney as your guide, it's relatively easy to create the legal documents which will protect you, your loved ones, and all you've worked for.
My practice focuses on the needs of ordinary people. Some of my clients own little more than a car and a guitar. Others have homes, businesses, savings, investments and valuables. All of my clients receive carefully crafted, tax-efficient documents designed to carry out their wishes and provide the best possible protection.
“We both have children from first marriages, which complicates joining families and separating assets. Andy asked us questions and made us think about things we had never even considered. He is extremely wise, helpful and knowledgeable.”
- Jack Moran
Introducing the Register of Wills.
When a Pennsylvania resident dies, the executor named in the Will must bring a death certificate, the Will, and a photo ID to the Register of Wills.
Probate is granted when this elected county official certifies that the Will is the official Last Will and Testament of the deceased. The Register of Wills also recognizes the legal authority of the executor to distribute the estate.
Below are links to local Registers of Wills. Filing fees vary by county and the size of the estate.
Delaware County
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Register of Wills
Government Center, Room 102
201 West Front Street
Media, PA 19063
610-891-4400Chester County
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Register of Wills
201 W. Market Street, Suite 2200
West Chester, PA 19380
610-344-6335Montgomery County
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Register of Wills
2 East Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401
610-278-3400Philadelphia County
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Register of Wills
180 City Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-686-6250Bucks County
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Register of Wills
55 East Court Street, 6th Floor
Doylestown, PA 18901
610-344-6335
Free Consultation
When there’s so much to know, talking to an expert is a smart first step. I’ll ask insightful questions, help you avoid costly missteps, and advise you on how to proceed – with or without my help.
Reasonable Flat Fee
No adult should go through life without the protections these documents provide. That’s why I charge a modest flat fee. And there’s never a clock running up your bill, so you'll never worry about the cost of having your documents professionally produced.
Expert Legal Guidance
I will help you to understand your options, set goals, and choose your agents and beneficiaries. Once your questions are answered and every important issue is addressed, your documents will fulfill your wishes to protect you in life and securely provide for your loved ones when you’re gone.
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No. But a well-crafted will can….
- ensure that your final wishes can't be contested.
- help avoid confusion and painful family disputes.
- safeguard your heirs from taxes and litigation.
- You forget to update your Will after a divorce, losing a friend or gaining new relatives.
- You fail to assign a back-up if a beneficiary dies before receiving their assets.
- You appoint an executor who is unable or uninterested in administering your estate.
- You fail to choose a guardian for your children under 18, or to clearly say when and how they receive their inheritance.
- Simple errors of spelling or grammar can block distribution of your assets.
- Hiring an inexperienced lawyer could result in expensive taxes or financial losses for your heirs.
Completing both a Living Will and a Medical Power of Attorney enables your surrogate to review your medical records, get information from your care team, and specify your doctors and treatment. If the doctor sees no chance for recovery, or if you have expressed a desire to avoid specific medical measures such as a ventilator, your surrogate may also refuse medical care.
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