03/17/2026
Who needs a Will?
Everyone needs a will, but there are some groups of people that should prioritize it.
First, if you were recently married, a great wedding gift to each other is to talk about where your assets go when one or both of you dies. It would be a great stress test early in your marriage. Free marriage advice from the estate planning lawyer! A will is essential after you are married because if you pass away without a will, your spouse will not receive your entire estate.
Second, if you are pregnant or have minor children in your home. If you pass away, or if you are married with children and both of you pass away, writing a last will and testament will allow you to designate who would be the guardian of your children if such tragedy should strike your family. When you die without a will in Pennsylvania, the Orphans Court will determine the guardian of your children, and if necessary, the guardian of the estate. Whenever the court decides, it opens the door for conflict.
Third, if you are about to undergo a medical procedure, or a life event that makes you come face-to-face with the reality of Ecclesiastes 3:20, “...All are from the dust, and to dust all return.” I am talking about a major medical procedure on the horizon, or you have recently been diagnosed with a disease. Make sure to take action on a will before you are unable to make decisions on your own.
If you fit into any of these categories and would like a free legal consultation, call us at 412-904-8885 to schedule a call.
