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Beware of the quick estate plan:  why you shouldn't just leave everything to beneficiaries

Beware of the quick estate plan: why you shouldn't just leave everything to beneficiaries

A common way to avoid the time commitment in estate planning is to leave everything to direct beneficiaries or make someone a co-owner of all of your assets. This article looks at just one scenario where this will not work.

Why do I have to notify the uninvolved biological father that I want to terminate his parental rights?

Why do I have to notify the uninvolved biological father that I want to terminate his parental rights?

Before you can terminate parental rights, the biological parent has to be notified of the hearing. Many parents question why this has to occur, when the other parent wasn't involved up to that point. The reason for this comes from ensuring permanent stability.

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The father is not involved. Can I change my child's last name?

The father is not involved.  Can I change my child's last name?

Changing a child's last name is possible in Pennsylvania, but it requires following specific steps and procedures. Parents have a right to oppose the name change, so it is important to establish that the name change is in the child's best interest.

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We want to reconcile. What do we do now?

We want to reconcile.  What do we do now?

Reconciliation after a separation comes with some considerations for how to protect yourself if you later decide to pursue a divorce. There are multiple tools you can use to ensure your interests remain protected.

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