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Beneficiary Designations in Estate Planning

February 4, 2021October 29, 2021 Steven R. Blair

Recently, I have been helping an Executrix settle her uncle’s estate.  She was his “favorite niece” and his Will provided that she would receive his entire residuary estate.  The Will also provided that any inheritance taxes to paid as a Read More …

Wills, Trusts, Estates, Elder Lawestate planning, inheritance, inheritance tax, wills

Spousal Election Against the Will

December 14, 2018October 29, 2021 Steven R. Blair

An issue has come up in my practice recently involving a spouse’s election against her husband’s will. I prepared the will, which named his three children by previous marriage and second wife as co-equal beneficiaries. In addition, the will permitted Read More …

Wills, Trusts, Estates, Elder Lawestate administration, estate disputes, estate planning, probate, will, wills

Gifting Under Powers of Attorney

September 20, 2018October 29, 2021 Steven R. Blair

After eight years of litigation, I recently settled a case, In Re: Betty J. Fiedler, Nos. 2264 MDA 2013 and 35 MDA 2014 (Pa. Super.), involving gifting by an agent under a durable power of attorney. The case is illustrative Read More …

Litigation, Wills, Trusts, Estates, Elder Lawgifting, gifts, litigation, power of attorney, powers of attorney

Legal Pitfalls of Investing

June 19, 2018January 7, 2020 Steven R. Blair

A significant part of my legal practice over the years has involved representing defrauded investors and occasionally representing financial representatives accused of wrongdoing.  I got my initial training in this area of the law in law school when I worked as a Read More …

Litigationbroker malfeasance, fraud

Legal Aspects of Starting a Business

April 6, 2018January 7, 2020 Steven R. Blair

There are many important legal factors for an entrepreneur to consider before starting a business.  First and foremost is the type of legal entity to be formed.  Options include a sole proprietorship, legal partnership or state created legal entity.  The types of Read More …

Business Lawlegal entity, legal partnership, limited liability, sole proprietorship, Subchapter S

Advantages of Using a Solo Practitioner

March 12, 2018July 9, 2020 Steven R. Blair

I am bullish in recommending a solo practitioner for your legal needs.  I have been a solo practitioner for most of my 27 year law practice career.  There are some distinct advantages in working with a solo practitioner.  In my case, in particular, Read More …

Business Law, Divorce & Family Law, Litigation, Wills, Trusts, Estates, Elder Lawsole practitioner, solo practitioner

Gifting as Part of Estate Planning

February 2, 2018January 7, 2020 Steven R. Blair

Often times I get inquiries about the ramifications of making gifts as part of the estate planning process.  There are a number of issues to consider before gifting should be done, including tax, Medicaid eligibility, control of assets and the nature of the assets Read More …

Wills, Trusts, Estates, Elder Lawestate planning, gifting, gifts, liquid assets, Medicaid, property, tax, taxes

Powers of Attorney

July 28, 2017January 7, 2020 Steven R. Blair

Powers of attorney can be an especially tricky legal documents.  They are subject to profound financial abuse if the agent selected by the principal to handle his or her financial affairs proves to be incompetent or unscrupulous.  Accordingly, even though by Read More …

Wills, Trusts, Estates, Elder Lawadvance health care directive, powers of attorney, wills

Postmarital Agreements

June 6, 2017October 29, 2021 Steven R. Blair

In my last blog I wrote about premarital agreements.  This blog will address postmarital agreements.  To be sure, postmarital agreements are essential to resolving economic issues incident to the dissolution of a marriage, particularly when there is length to the marriage, significant Read More …

Divorce & Family Lawdivorce, postmarital agreement

Premarital Agreements

May 17, 2017October 29, 2021 Steven R. Blair

For those individuals who are looking to remarry or to marry for the first time and have a substantially higher net worth and earning capacity than his or her prospective spouse it is imperative that a premarital agreement be entered Read More …

Divorce & Family Lawassets, marriage, premarital agreement, will, wills

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Lancaster, PA 17601
Phone: (717) 390-2030
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  • Beneficiary Designations in Estate Planning
  • Spousal Election Against the Will
  • Gifting Under Powers of Attorney
  • Legal Pitfalls of Investing
  • Legal Aspects of Starting a Business
  • Advantages of Using a Solo Practitioner
  • Gifting as Part of Estate Planning
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Postmarital Agreements
  • Premarital Agreements
  • Estate Administration Guidance
  • Litigation War Stories
  • Checklist for Preparing a Will, Power of Attorney and Living Will
  • Considerations in Filing or Defending a Lawsuit
  • Legal Tips for Buying or Starting a Business
  • Estate Planning Considerations
  • Issues to Consider Before Filing for Divorce
  • Wills, Powers of Attorney & Advance Care Health Directives
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