When you own a business in Pittsburgh, there is always the risk of lawsuits. Here's a look at the most common lawsuits filed against business owners and what you can do to minimize your chances of being sued, from understanding your legal rights to knowing which areas...
An individual, corporation or other entities can form a limited liability company in Pennsylvania by filing a Certificate of Organization, accompanied by a docketing statement with the Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations. The law doesn't require or...
Although discussing death with your spouse may make you uncomfortable, one of you will likely live longer than the other. Choosing a proper estate plan in Pennsylvania protects the surviving spouse financially. Children may also enjoy financial protection when you...
When a Pennsylvania married couple decides to call it quits, the court decides on matters like property division and custody. Another important issue is how to treat debt that was accrued during the marriage. This is how debt is divided in divorce. Factors determining...
Although taxes are a huge pain for most people, they are necessary in order to keep the government running. Unfortunately, many people fall behind on their taxes, and there are certain factors that can contribute to this. Under-withholding Usually, when people have...
It’s not an easy decision to shutter your Pennsylvania business. While just making the decision is difficult, there are then steps that you have to take with the government to legally dissolve your business. First steps to dissolving your business The first steps to...
Nobody decides to get married with the intention of getting divorced. But if you find your Pennsylvania marriage coming to an end, one of the best case scenarios for you, your spouse and your children is choosing an amicable divorce. What does an amicable divorce...
When your spouse wants a divorce, they will file a petition with the Pennsylvania family court. The law will then require them to give you the divorce petition papers in person or via mail, making sure that you receive them. After that, you'll have a very limited time...
If assets remain inside of your Pennsylvania estate when you die, they will likely be subject to probate. In most cases, assets that have beneficiary designations attached to them will avoid this process. However, if a designation is not made properly, an item may...
A pour-over will is a specific type of will and testament designed to work with a trust-based estate plan. Pour-over wills can come in handy with the individual who created the trust does not transfer all of their assets into the trust and doesn't have a will to...
