Pennsylvania Estate Planning Hub
Everything you need to plan your estate in Western PA, guides, tools, FAQs, and fees agreed up front legal services from our Murrysville attorneys.
Estate planning in Pennsylvania is not just about having a will. A complete plan coordinates your will, trust, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, beneficiary designations, and real estate deeds, so that your assets pass the way you intend, your family is protected if you become incapacitated, and your estate minimizes Pennsylvania inheritance tax.
This hub collects every resource Ament Law Group has published on estate planning in PA. Use it to educate yourself before your consultation, or to revisit specific topics as your situation changes.
Estate Planning Services
Wills & Trusts
Last wills, revocable living trusts, testamentary trusts, and irrevocable trusts tailored to Pennsylvania law.
Powers of Attorney
Durable financial POA and healthcare POA under Pennsylvania's Power of Attorney Act (20 Pa.C.S. § 5601).
Advance Healthcare Directives
Living wills and healthcare proxies that ensure your medical wishes are honored.
Special Needs Trusts
First-party and third-party SNTs that protect SSI and Medicaid eligibility for loved ones with disabilities.
Charitable & Planned Giving
Charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, and legacy gift planning for PA nonprofits and churches.
Elder Law & Medicaid Planning
Asset protection, long-term care planning, and Medicaid eligibility strategies for Western PA families.
High Net Worth Planning
Dynasty trusts, gifting strategies, asset protection, and business succession for families with significant wealth.
Sudden Wealth Planning
Lottery winnings, settlements, and substantial inheritances — asset protection and privacy planning before the money arrives.
Spendthrift & Addiction Planning
Discretionary trusts, incentive provisions, and structured distributions to protect beneficiaries struggling with addiction.
Free Pennsylvania Estate Planning Tools
No other Western PA law firm offers these. Use them to prepare for your consultation or estimate your estate's tax exposure.
PA Inheritance Tax Calculator
Estimate tax by relationship type and asset value.
PA Probate Timeline Estimator
Understand the typical probate timeline in Pennsylvania.
Small Estate Checker
See if an estate qualifies for Pennsylvania's simplified process.
PA Intestacy Calculator
See who inherits when someone dies without a will in PA.
First 30 Days Checklist
What to do in the first month after a loved one passes in PA.
PA Fiduciary Guide
Complete guide for executors, trustees, and agents in Pennsylvania.
HNW Estate Planning Guide
Dynasty trusts, gifting, asset protection, and PA inheritance tax for families with significant wealth.
FAQs & Guides
Estate Planning FAQ
Wills vs. trusts, costs, who needs an estate plan, and more.
Probate FAQ
PA probate process, executor duties, timelines, and costs.
Peace of Mind Estate Plan Review
Already have a plan? We'll review it and flag what needs updating.
Estate Planning Articles
Getting Started
Taxes & Costs
Special Situations
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Ament Law Group offers estate planning with fees agreed up front for Western Pennsylvania families. One firm for your will, trust, powers of attorney, and everything in between.