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People approach estate planning with different priorities. For example, those with young children or financially dependent spouses often want to ensure their loved ones will be taken care of after they pass away. Those who care deeply about their faith, a school, or...
In Pennsylvania, a drug related criminal charge can lead to consequences such as fines and incarceration. Some counties in Pennsylvania have created what is referred to as “drug courts” as an alternative to the traditional sentencing. For many years, drug courts have...
Estate planning provides your loved ones with, for example, specific instructions about what to do with your assets. It’s crucial that you have your plan set up appropriate so that it will be legally enforceable. There are certain mistakes, however, many people often...
It can be extremely frustrating to deal with a boundary dispute with your neighbor. You may have thought that you owned a certain piece of a property but now a neighbor is claiming that you’re encroaching on their property. You may be infuriated when a neighbor...
Every year, high school graduates begin attending colleges throughout the state of Pennsylvania in the hopes of pursuing a meaningful degree. As a parent, you probably feel intensely proud of your young adult, and obtaining a degree hopefully means a successful career...
No one wants to contemplate their death. For many, the prospect of estate planning is ghoulish and foreboding. While emotionally understandable, the importance of documenting everything from who gets a particular possession to how your funeral is handled makes life...
Divorce is an emotional time. It is also a period fraught with practical considerations. The choices you make during the divorce can affect your financial stability for years to come. Rushing into a settlement without properly considering your circumstances, or...
Family legacies and heirlooms are important for many people. Yet studies show that many Americans do not have adequate estate plans in place to ensure the distribution of their possessions and property, in accordance with their wishes, when they pass away. In fact,...
The culture of the United States is always changing. Part of that culture includes establishing laws, which thereafter can be amended, replaced, or even revoked. Given the change in laws, the legality of some activities can be affected. One example is the use of...
When parents separate, a Court Order establishes the custody schedule between the mother and father. In some cases, the schedule works well for months and years thereafter. In other situations, a party’s circumstances change, and the schedule needs to be modified....
