On Behalf of Gordon & Dennison | Aug 28, 2020 | Estate Planning
You worked hard to build up your assets and resources so that you and your family could have a better life. Now that you’re starting to think about your mortality, you’re worried that those assets will be frittered away quickly after you are gone. You’d much prefer...
On Behalf of Gordon & Dennison | Aug 14, 2020 | Estate Planning
Your life insurance beneficiary is simply the person who gets the money if you pass away and the policy pays out. When you buy the policy, they’ll ask you to name a beneficiary and you can pick whoever you want at that point. Now, if you did this a long time ago, you...
On Behalf of Gordon & Dennison | Aug 1, 2020 | Estate Planning
There is no firm timeline for reviewing and updating your estate plan, but there are some events that should automatically suggest that it’s necessary. While you may not need to review your estate plan often, some of these events are significant enough that you...
On Behalf of Gordon & Dennison | Jun 25, 2020 | Estate Planning
When people talk about the high divorce rate, one thing you must keep in mind is that many of these divorce cases simply come before a second marriage. Those involved may stay single for just a few years before marrying again. They did think that initial marriage was...
On Behalf of Gordon & Dennison | May 6, 2020 | Estate Planning
Having children is often an impetus for couples to start estate planning. Wanting to name a guardian for your children and provide them with an inheritance if anything happens to you can be a strong motivator for creating a last will. While a will allows you to...
On Behalf of Gordon & Dennison | Jan 30, 2020 | Estate Planning
You’ve heard people say that everyone should have an estate plan — but you just don’t see the point. You don’t have a lot of money invested anywhere, nor is there a great deal of cash sitting around your account. You figure that your house will pass to your...
On Behalf of Gordon & Dennison | Nov 18, 2019 | Estate Planning
People make a lot of important decisions in their lives, and many are content to let others take over as they age into new interests and new abilities. Although someone may not consider their last wishes as the most important they will make, those choices are often...
On Behalf of Gordon & Dennison | Apr 25, 2019 | Estate Planning
During discussions with an attorney about estate planning, there is much talk about what you should do to create a solid plan. These discussions are extremely important as they inform you of the most effective ways to protect your estate and make your passing easier...
On Behalf of Gordon & Dennison | Feb 7, 2019 | Estate Planning
Estate planning has become a hot topic across the nation, and Pennsylvania residents have taken notice. In our firm, we have seen a new burst of interest in many of the topics surrounding estate planning. These topics include wills, trust, health care directives and...