A will explains how you want your assets distributed after your death, while a living will outlines your preferences for life-sustaining treatment. Both documents allow you to retain control over your decisions when you’re no longer able to communicate them. At Bumbaugh George Prather, our experienced and empathetic living will attorneys can draft your will to reflect your wishes and satisfy all relevant laws and regulations.

A trust is a legal arrangement where one party (the trustee) manages the assets of another party (the beneficiary). Setting up a trust for your heirs has many benefits. Not only can it eliminate the need for probate, but it can also provide certain tax advantages. Additionally, it allows you to customize when and how your assets are distributed. Our skilled estate planning lawyers can help you select the right type of trust and structure it according to your goals.

A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that grants someone the authority to make legal decisions on your behalf, from managing your finances to making your medical decisions. Appointing a POA you trust can provide great peace of mind. At Bumbaugh George Prather, our legal team can ensure your POA paperwork is properly drafted, executed, and tailored to your unique needs.

A guardianship is a legal arrangement where one person is court-appointed to make decisions on another person's behalf, due to disability or incapacity. Guardianships are typically used for minors and adults with disabilities. Whether you want to establish, terminate, or modify a guardianship, the legal team in Westmoreland County can help you complete the process.

Elder law is the area of legal practice that focuses on the needs and challenges of elderly individuals. It encompasses estate planning, long-term care planning, end-of-life planning, guardianships, and elder abuse advocacy. At Bumbaugh George Prather, our elder law attorneys can manage these important matters for your elderly loved one with diligence and compassion.

Special needs estate planning enables you to establish trusts, guardianships, and other estate planning strategies for a loved one with a disability while preserving their eligibility for government benefits. Our team of special needs planning attorneys in Southwestern Pennsylvania can draft the necessary documents to ensure the financial and healthcare security of your loved one.

Probate involves the administration and distribution of a deceased individual's estate. The process includes validating the will, settling debts and taxes, and distributing assets according to the will or state laws if there's no will. Managing these tasks can be daunting, especially while coping with grief. Thankfully, our empathetic probate attorneys are here to handle these matters on your behalf.

During probate, disagreements can arise between parties. For example, there may be disputes over the validity of the will, creditor claims, or tax complications. At Bumbaugh George Prather, our seasoned probate litigation attorneys can represent you in court or negotiate out-of-court settlements to ensure fair and equitable resolutions to these disputes.