I am often asked whether an elderly parent should transfer their home to their children. The most common goals stated are: (1) to avoid taxes, (2) to avoid probate, and (3) to protect the property from a nursing home or governmental recovery program. Far too often, I find clients have misguidedly relied upon these myths to their detriment.
Do not rely upon what you read online, what your friend told you, or what you heard happened to someone else. I offer free initial consultations. With the United States' increasingly advanced workforce, there can be no doubt as to the necessity of education beyond high school in our modern economy.
Do not rely upon what you read online, what your friend told you, or what you heard happened to someone else. I offer free initial consultations. With the United States' increasingly advanced workforce, there can be no doubt as to the necessity of education beyond high school in our modern economy.
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Michael J. Girardi is an estate and elder law attorney. He spends his days meeting with families in the Alle-Kiski Valley either in his Lower Burrell office, or at his clients' homes, offices, hospital rooms, or nursing facilities.
According to Attorney Girardi, The best part about my job is getting to know people - to learn about their families, where they grew up, how they met their spouse, what they did for a career, and what their children and grandchildren are like.
According to Attorney Girardi, The best part about my job is getting to know people - to learn about their families, where they grew up, how they met their spouse, what they did for a career, and what their children and grandchildren are like.
The Law Office of Michael J. Girardi is an estate planning and administration law firm that provides legal assistance to our clients in the Allegheny Valley and Greater Pittsburgh Area. Please contact us today for more information on how the Law Office can help you. We offer free consultation and are available for meetings at any time, both at our Lower Burrell office or anywhere that is convenient for you.
Estate Planning involves a combination of various legal instruments, such as Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Living Wills, as well as Lifetime Transfers, Gifts, and Beneficiary Designations. The practice of Estate Planning is more than just simply the drafting of a last Will and Testament.
In reality, the process of Estate Planning consists of preperations beyond instructions merely about who receives what upon your death, or the reduction of taxes.Of course a fully comprehensive Estate Plan does address the disposition of assets and the reduction of estate and inheritance taxes to the lowest amount possible.
In reality, the process of Estate Planning consists of preperations beyond instructions merely about who receives what upon your death, or the reduction of taxes.Of course a fully comprehensive Estate Plan does address the disposition of assets and the reduction of estate and inheritance taxes to the lowest amount possible.
Elder Law covers a range of issues facing Seniors and their families, including Medical Assistance eligibility, Guardianships, and Filial Support. Elder law attorneys practice in a broad range of areas and encompass many different areas of law. To learn more about Elder Law, check out our resources, or contact us to schedule a free consultation.
