# Linda C. Plum Law > General Practice Attorney in McKeesport, PA Linda C. Plum, Attorney at LawLinda C. Plum, Attorney At Law, formerly of Plum & Plum, has been serving the Pittsburgh and Southwestern Pennsylvania --- ## Pages - [Contact Me](https://lindacplumlaw.com/contact/) - [Estates and Will Planning](https://lindacplumlaw.com/estates-and-will-planning/) - [Home](https://lindacplumlaw.com/) --- ## Posts --- # # Detailed Content ## Pages - Published: 2023-10-11 - Modified: 2025-11-09 - URL: https://lindacplumlaw.com/contact/ contact informationOffice Address Linda C. Plum 1711 Lincoln Way White Oak, PA 15131 Phone 412-751-1773 Email Address info@lindacplumlaw. com need consultation? let’s talk. send messageThank you for your message. It has been sent. ×There was an error trying to send your message. Please try again later. ×Linda C Plum Law1711 Lincoln Way White Oak, PA 15131 --- - Published: 2023-10-03 - Modified: 2025-11-09 - URL: https://lindacplumlaw.com/estates-and-will-planning/ What is an Estate? Your belongings and assets cannot go with you after you’re gone. Estate Planning gives you the control to decide what happens to them. Everything from bank accounts and investments to real estate, cars, and even your favorite jewelry make up your assets and need to be distributed the way YOU want them to be. Why should You plan Your will? Your estate can be one of the most difficult things you will ever have to do. However, it is also one of the most important things that needs to be done. Doing this ensures that your family is well cared for and that they understand how your estate needs to be handled after your passing. What is Probate? Probate is the official process of validating a Will. This includes ensuring that the deceased person's Will is, in fact, valid. An inventory of the deceased's property must be taken, as well as having the property appraised, paying any debts and taxes, and distributing the remainder of the assets in accordance with the Will or the state law in the event there is not a Will. What If I Don't Have a Will? If you don't have a Will, someone must be appointed by the court to serve as the personal representative. This person is usually the closest capable relative to the person who has passed away. Need help getting Organized? When you plan your estate, you need to be financially organized. Once you know what and where... --- - Published: 2023-09-04 - Modified: 2025-11-09 - URL: https://lindacplumlaw.com/ General Practice Attorney in McKeesport, PA Linda C. Plum, Attorney at LawLinda C. Plum, Attorney At Law, formerly of Plum & Plum, has been serving the Pittsburgh and Southwestern Pennsylvania area, for over 30 years, mostly in Allegheny, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties. With an office location convenient to the Pittsburgh, Washington, and Greensburg Court Houses, Linda offers a wide variety of services covering individuals and small to medium sized businesses. Major areas of focus are Wills, Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law, Guardianship, Non-Profits, Real Estate, and Corporate Law. Linda C. Plum, Attorney At Law, formerly of Plum & Plum, has been serving the Pittsburgh and Southwestern Pennsylvania area, for over 30 years, mostly in Allegheny, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties. With an office location convenient to the Pittsburgh, Washington, and Greensburg Court Houses, Linda offers a wide variety of services covering individuals and small to medium sized businesses. Major areas of focus are Wills, Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law, Guardianship, Non-Profits, Real Estate, and Corporate Law. Protecting Your Assets estate Planning protects you and Your familyYour belongings and assets cannot go with you after you're gone. Estate Planning gives you the control to decide what happens to them. Everything from bank accounts and investments to real estate, cars, and even your favorite jewelry make up your assets and need to be distributed the way YOU want them to be. Do you have a will? I can help you make one that will serve your family well after you are gone. When... --- --- ## Posts ---