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...
Year: 2022
What are unrealized capital gains?
Capital gains reflect profits an investor receives after selling an asset. Someone who buys a home in Pennsylvania for $150,000 and sells it for $175,000 may have a capital gains tax due. The same could be true when buying and selling stocks. For tax purposes, those...
Understanding an LLC operating agreement
Opening a new business in Pennsylvania involves many decisions. One of them will be the form that your new business should take. If you decide to form your business as an LLC, there are a few details to take note of. One of them will be to decide on the terms of your...
Legal options for tax avoidance
Few people want to pay high tax bills as they likely have other debts and expenses to cover. Evading taxes would be a terrible idea since the action could result in criminal and civil penalties. Pennsylvania may find there are more acceptable options found under legal...
How to know if a collaborative divorce is right for you
A collaborative divorce involves both spouses coming together to settle disagreements without going to court. The divorcing couple can whether or not they will need help from mediators or divorce professionals, which can make divorce in Pennsylvania a little easier to...
3 tips to help you understand the tax code
Whether you love it or hate it, January through April is that unavoidable period when many adults in Pennsylvania are thinking about their taxes. Before you can successfully file your taxes, it's a good idea to have a clear understanding of the Internal Revenue Code....
4 tips for co-parenting with an ex
Some exes get along well and interact frequently as a family after separation, while others can barely stand the sight of each other. Whatever your relationship with your ex may be, co-parenting is about working together to make sure your children feel safe, secure...
Understanding taxes in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania state taxes are unique compared to the tax requirements in many other states. There are a number of taxes for personal income, sales purchases, property ownership, inheritances and many other reasons. There are basic facts to know about this state's tax...
Using a pour-over will for estate planning
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...
What Pennsylvania divorcees should know about their taxes
With tax rules and regulations, it's important to follow any changes carefully as they may affect how you file your taxes after a divorce. One significant alteration to how taxes are handled in divorces occurred at the start of 2019. At that time, additional rules...