By Kristen R. Matthews I stress to my clients of all ages the importance of having valid Powers of Attorney in place. I recommend that all clients have a Healthcare Power of Attorney and a General Durable Power of Attorney. The Healthcare Power of Attorney appoints a Healthcare Agent who will make your medical decisions […]
July 14, 2016 “Who will care for my children if I am unable to?” That is perhaps the hardest question for a parent to answer. It can be particularly trying for parents who are facing a terminal illness or a progressive disability. Pennsylvania law provides a specific guardianship available to parents and legal guardians facing […]
By Robert A. Burke, Esquire The appointment of a guardian for an incapacitated person is one of the more serious areas of the law. There is a good reason for this. In considering the appointment of a guardian, judges recognize that the court is being asked to remove an individual’s most basic rights – namely, […]
