Pittsburgh Legal Blog
What is a B corporation?
For people who feel strongly about environmental and social concerns, running a business in a way that reflects their values can be a challenge. The traditional corporate model of prioritizing shareholder value may not be consistent with their personal ethics, but...
Revisiting your estate plan amid divorce
Splitting from your significant other is undoubtedly going to lead to changes in your life. You may feel most concerned with figuring out where you are going to live and how you are going to support yourself and your family after your divorce. However, there are other...
How does an employer correctly classify workers?
Classifying your workers correctly is essential because of taxes. If you choose the wrong classification, it can have serious financial repercussions on your Pennsylvania business. You have two general options: employee or independent contractor. The IRS has specific...
How can you plan to avoid estate taxes?
So much of the estate planning process in Pittsburgh focuses on the distribution of your individual wealth; little attention is often paid toward potential liabilities that may come with the distribution of your assets (such as taxes). Perhaps this is because you...
Prepare for tax season with these tips
Once the holiday season ends, many individuals begin looking ahead to the April 1 tax deadline. January is a great time to review your documents and make adjustments that could help you save. Get ready to file your 2019 tax return with these smart planning strategies....
Can life insurance benefit your estate plan?
A life insurance policy may seem like it is already part of your estate plan. After all, when you die, your loved ones will get the benefits from the policy. However, this type of insurance can help in more ways than just as a benefit your loved ones get when you die....
Can my heirs contest an irrevocable trust?
If you worry about a family member causing issues with your estate after your death, then you may take steps when creating your estate plan to avoid such problems. Trusts are usually an excellent way to avoid any upheaval and allow for the peaceful passing of assets...
Reasons to consider a collaborative divorce
You and your spouse may be more than ready to end your Pennsylvania marriage after all the months of conflict. But, the thought of a long, drawn-out courtroom battle may have you feeling exhausted and discouraged before you even begin the paperwork. High-conflict...
Kids may suffer most in a high-conflict divorce
Pennsylvania legislators are paying attention to the problem of parental alienation. In some high-conflict divorces and after an award of sole custody, a parent may attempt to turn a child against his or her ex-spouse. The potentially debilitating developmental...
How is collaborative divorce better for the children?
There are many reasons why you might want to consider a collaborative divorce in Pennsylvania. The best reason, though, might be because it is better for your children. It is common knowledge that divorce is tough on kids. They are in the middle of things. It is a...
