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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
