Companies in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States have the option of paying dividends to their shareholders. A dividend is a portion of a corporation's after-tax income that is distributed externally as opposed to being reinvested in the firm itself. While...
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Top tips for coping with divorce
When you're going through a divorce in Pennsylvania, you have a lot of things to worry about. Whether you have children or not, you could use some tips to make the process go more smoothly. Consider some of these tips if you're thinking about ending your marriage. Top...
Don’t leave it up to chance with an IRS audit
If you have received an audit notice from the IRS in Pennsylvania, you may be wondering how to prepare for the process. Dealing with the IRS can be a stressful experience, but with the right approach, you can navigate the process effectively and minimize your chances...
Benefits of focusing on values-based business succession
For Pennsylvania business owners, succession planning is critical for ensuring the continuance of their enterprises. It helps owners to transfer their business interests to the next generation with as little disruption as possible while also helping to minimize tax...
Consider including a trust in your estate plan
Wills and trusts are two components of an estate planning strategy. While many Pennsylvania residents have straightforward wills that leave everything to their surviving spouse or children, trusts take more effort to create and perhaps manage. Estate planning The...
What should you tell your family about your estate plans?
Talking about estate planning with your Pennsylvania family may involve difficult discussions about death and end-of-life plans. You may be reluctant to have those conversations with your loved ones, but they will benefit the most from having those tough...
Getting divorced when you don’t have kids
Getting divorced is always stressful, but the process is often less fraught when you don't have children. If you live in Pennsylvania and plan to end your marriage, your concerns will likely be about financial issues. Splitting finances in divorce Even without the...
Most common lawsuits filed against business owners
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...
What are some options for solving a business partner dispute?
Pennsylvania partnership disputes often become complicated. Although you’re dealing with a business, human emotion plays a big role. And disagreements can turn into major issues. File a lawsuit Lawsuits occur often when a partner engages in misconduct. In matters of...
Steps to dissolve a Pennsylvania business
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...