ESTATE PLANNING
Estate Planning Attorney Serving
Williamsport & Lycoming County
Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney & Advance Directives — Tailored to Your Family
No one likes to think about death or incapacity. But the families who have been through it without a plan in place will tell you the same thing: the time to put one together is before you need it. At Raup & Sholder, P.C., we make the estate planning process straightforward and personal. We start by listening — to what you own, what you value, and what you want for the people you care about.
What a Complete Estate Plan Includes
Estate plans are not one-size-fits-all. Depending on your family situation, assets, and goals, we may recommend any combination of the following:
• Last will and testament — directs how your property is distributed, names guardians for minor children, and designates an executor
• Living trusts — allow you to transfer property at death while avoiding probate, and can include conditions on gifts or ongoing support for a beneficiary
• Durable power of attorney — names someone to manage your financial affairs if you become incapacitated
• Healthcare power of attorney — designates a trusted person to make medical decisions on your behalf
• Advance healthcare directive (living will) — records your wishes for end-of-life care, including DNR instructions
• Special needs trusts — protects assets for a child or family member with disabilities without jeopardizing their eligibility for government benefits
• Guardianship designations — identifies who will care for your minor children if you and your co-parent are unable to do so
Why Start Now?
Estate planning is most effective when done before there is a crisis. Cognitive decline, unexpected illness, or a sudden accident can make it impossible to execute legal documents — and at that point, your family may face court-supervised guardianship proceedings that are costly, public, and emotionally draining. A proper plan, put in place today, removes that burden entirely.
Schedule a Free Estate Planning Consultation
Call Raup & Sholder, P.C. at (570) 321-0709 or use our secure online form to schedule a free initial consultation at our Williamsport office. We serve clients throughout Lycoming County, including Montoursville, Cogan Station, Montgomery, and surrounding communities.
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Raup & Sholder, P.C. is located in Williamsport, PA and serves clients in and around Williamsport, Cogan Station, Montoursville, Slate Run, Montgomery, Nisbet and Lycoming County.
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Williamsport, PA 17701
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