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Why Young Families and Married Couples Need an Estate Plan

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When you are young and either newly married or beginning to start a family, establishing…

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Charles B. Hadad to Present “From Intent to Impact: Incorporating DAFs Into Client Estates”

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Charles Hadad, Partner and Chair of the Estates & Trusts Practice Group at The Lynch…

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How Trump’s OBBBA Legislation Impacts Estate Planning, Medicaid, and Charitable Giving

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As you may have heard, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”)…

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The “Big Beautiful Bill” and What It Means for You: Corporate, Estate, and Tax Planning Made Simple

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On July 4, 2025, Congress passed and the President signed into law the One Big…

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Lifetime Gifts vs. Testamentary Gifts: Understanding The Differences And Tax Implications

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When it comes to estate planning, one of the most important decisions that you will…

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4 Documents You Must Have Ready Before Your Child Goes Off To College

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If you have a child heading off to college, it can feel like there are…

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Spousal Lifetime Access Trust: What is it? And How Can it Help with the Upcoming 2025 Year-End Tax Sunset?

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One picture that is becoming clearer each day is the upcoming 2025 Tax sunset landscape…

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Does Your Child Have a HIPAA Authorization Form? 

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As you prepare to send your child off to college, either for their first year…

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The Court Time Foundation Hosts the Healthy Living & Giving Senior Outreach Day

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Partner Charles Hadad Joins The Court Time Foundation for the 2023 Healthy Living & Giving…

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Attorney Chuck Hadad of The Lynch Law Group to Present CLE Seminar on Probate Process

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Attorney Chuck Hadad of The Lynch Law Group to Present CLE Seminar on Probate Process …

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Estate Administration Basics Seminar Presented by Attorneys of The Lynch Law Group

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Estate Administration Basics Seminar Presented by Attorneys of The Lynch Law Group The Lynch Law…

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Estate Planning from A-Z

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Estate Planning from A to Z  The Essentials for Drafting a Will, Trust, or Other…

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Estate Planning in an Emergency

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Estate Planning in an Emergency How to get started, what to prioritize, and what you…

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SECURE Act 2.0: How It Could Affect Your Retirement Plans

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  There is a potential update to the SECURE Act on the horizon that could…

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Planning for 2022: Tax Updates for a Happy New Year

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With a new year approaching, the IRS has released 2022 figures for the federal lifetime…

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Three Essential Steps to Business Succession Planning: Step 1

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What is business succession planning? If you have been actively involved throughout your career in…

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Estate Planning Documents: An Overview

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We have compiled a list of the minimum statutory requirements for the critical estate planning…

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Estate Planning After Divorce: Don’t Forget to Protect Your Assets!

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Your divorce is over. Your marital property has been divided, and you know what assets are yours. You are exhausted yet relieved that…

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Healthcare Power of Attorney MUST Be on Your College Checklist

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Are Powers of Attorney on Your College Checklist? As one of the many families getting…

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A Look into the History of Pride and (Tax) Prejudice

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While taxes might not be the first topic that comes to mind when someone mentions…

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What Happens if I Die Without a Will?

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Most people intend to have a will in place when they die, but many never…

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How Much Can I Gift? A Guide to Gifting and Taxes

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Are you planning to give a special gift to a deserving graduate? Are you curious…

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10 Reasons To Update Your Estate Plan

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If you have never created an estate plan, it is absolutely something to strongly consider.…

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Non-Traditional Families Should Have an Estate Plan – Here’s Why

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Regardless Of Your Family Structure – Estate Planning Ensures Everyone Can Inherit According To Your…

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Why You Are Not Too Young, Poor, Or Healthy For Estate Planning

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5 Reasons To Create An Estate Plan — Regardless Of Your Age, Health, or Wealth…

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Charles Hadad Will Instruct National Webinar on Estate Planning

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Charles Hadad Will Instruct HalfMoon Education Estate Planning Webinar Charles Hadad will teach fundamentals of…

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Florida Snowbirds and Officially Relocating

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Florida Snowbirds and Officially Relocating Benefits of Becoming a Florida Resident. Do you own a…

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Relocating to Florida Brings Tax Benefits

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Benefits of Becoming a Florida Resident Do you own a home in Florida? Have you…

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What Happens To My Digital Assets When I Die?

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Until very recently, Pennsylvania did not have any concrete guidelines as to how your personal…

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Should an Irrevocable Trust Be Part of My Estate Plan?

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What is an irrevocable trust? An irrevocable trust, created by a grantor, is a type…

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Benefits of Separate Revocable Trusts for Married Couples

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In our post, “4 Key Benefits of a Revocable Trust”, our Estates & Trusts team…

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June Never Looked So Good for Estate Planning

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The all-time low 7520 “hurdle” rate for June has made the “GRAT” a very attractive…

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Pennsylvania Temporarily Allows Remote Notary Services

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SB 841 Provides Framework for Remote Online Notarizations On  April 20, 2020, Governor Wolf signed…

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Executing Estate Planning Documents During COVID-19

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The Lynch Law Group Offers Remote Estate Planning Services Amid the COVID-19 crisis, many people…

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CARES Act – Waiver of 2020 Required Minimum Distributions

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The CARES Act Waives 2020 RMDs For Individuals As many of you are aware, the…

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Not All Tax Deadlines are Extended – Which Tax Deadlines Affect You

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Most Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines Have Been Extended But NOT All Due to the COVID-19…

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PA Dept. of Revenue, Inheritance Tax Division: Procedures in Response to COVID-19

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What Taxpayers Need to Know About Inheritance Tax Filing and Payments   The Department of…

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Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax Has Changed For Some Children

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PA Inheritance Tax Has Changed For Children, Age 21 or Younger, Who Inherit Money From…

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Charles Hadad – Estate Planning Seminar

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Charles Hadad, Estate Planning Attorney, Will Teach NBI Trust Seminar Charles Hadad, estate planning attorney…

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Charles Hadad Instructs Estate Administration Program

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Charles Hadad, Chair of The Lynch Law Group’s Estates and Trusts practice, has been selected…

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Estate Planning Now Must Include Digital Assets

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Chuck Hadad Discusses Estate Planning in Butler Business Matters Article Kyle Knapp keeps a little…

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Charles Hadad Instructs Comprehensive Trusts Program

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Trusts: The Ultimate Guide – National Business Institute Charles Hadad, Chair of The Lynch Law…

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Dynasty Trusts Offer Tax and Nontax Advantages

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Dynasty Trusts – Preserving Your Wealth For Multiple Generations You should consider a Dynasty Trust…

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4 Key Benefits of a Revocable Trust

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Many people assume that a Last Will and Testament (“Will”) is the most effective estate…

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It’s Official…Federal Tax Reform!

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Wondering How Tax Reform Will Affect You or Your Business? Tax reform is here. President…

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Chuck Hadad Will Teach Estate Planning Techniques For Younger Clients

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Chuck Hadad, Chair of the Estates and Trusts Practice, will share his expertise in working…

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Chuck Hadad Will Instruct NBI Course on Probate

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Chuck Hadad, Chair of the Estates and Trusts Group, will instruct the National Business Institute’s…

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Coordinating Clients’ POAs, Advanced Directives and Wills and Trusts

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Chuck Hadad, Chair of the Estates and Trusts Group, will instruct the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s…

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Chuck Hadad Will Teach The Complete Trust Course

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Chuck Hadad, Chair of the Estates and Trusts Group, will instruct Halfmoon Education’s continuing education…

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Building an Estate Planning Team

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The estate planning process can be complicated, even daunting. Developing a comprehensive plan will most…

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Estate Planning: Beyond the Basics

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Chuck Hadad, Chair of the Estates and Trusts Group, has been selected as a panelist…

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The Ultimate Guide to Wills and Trusts

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Charles Hadad, Chair of the Estates and Trusts Group at The Lynch Law Group, has…

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Valuation Discounts for Family Owned Businesses

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Proposed Treasury Regulations May Bring Sweeping Changes to Valuation Rules If you own a family…

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PROBATE: Everything You Need to Know

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Charles Hadad, Chair of the Estates and Trusts team at The Lynch Law Group, has…

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Estate Planning – HalfMoon Education Seminar

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Charles Hadad, head of the Estates and Trusts team at The Lynch Law Group, has…

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The ABLE Act – New Pennsylvania Law Provides Additional Tool For Special Needs Planning

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The federal Achieving a Better Life Experience (“ABLE”) Act was enacted in December 2014. The…

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Drafting a Last Minute Estate Plan for the Sick or Dying Client

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Charles Hadad, Head of the Estates and Trusts Practice Group, will instruct the Pennsylvania Bar…

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4 Reasons Why You Need An Estate Plan

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Many people believe that estate planning services are needed only by those who are very…

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Gifting Can Be A Valuable Estate Planning Tool

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Understand the Tax Implications and Effect on Your Estate Plan Before You Give Are you…

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Federal Fiduciary Income Tax Workshop

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Charles Hadad, Chair of the Estates and Trusts Practice Group, will join Michele Conti, Mary…

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Estate Planning For Younger Couples

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Charles Hadad, Head of the Estates and Trusts Practice Group, will be one of the…

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My Client’s Dead. Now What?

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Charles Hadad, Chair of the Estates and Trusts Practice Group, will serve on the faculty…

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Important Changes To Pennsylvania’s Power of Attorney Law Could Affect Your Estate Plan

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Pennsylvania has updated its Power of Attorney Act, effective January 1, 2015. One of the major…

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How To Protect Inherited IRAs From Creditors After The Clark v. Rameker Decision

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In a recent decision, Clark v. Rameker, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that inherited…

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