When you get remarried in Pennsylvania, you might feel like this is your chance to start over and enjoy the rest of your life. However, issues from your previous marriage could still be lurking in your old financial documents. It's important to review your estate...

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Fall season street obstacles and how to avoid them
Although many people in Pennsylvania think of fall as one of the calmer seasons of the year, it does not mean that it's free of road risks. Fall brings its own types of hazardous to the road, so drivers must understand not only what to look out for but also how to...
Some common estate planning myths debunked
During these trying times, we are reminded on a daily basis of our mortality. This why estate planning has become such a hot topic. And, in light of this renewed interest, this blog will dispel three common estate planning myths. Only an attorney can draft estate...
Estate planning is the next step after a settlement
A Pennsylvania resident who has been injured at work or in an automobile accident may breathe a sigh of relief when their personal injury or workers’ compensation case gets resolved and they know that they or their loved one will get compensation. While it may indeed...
Estate plans: When is it time to update them?
Getting around to making an estate plan is hard enough for Pennsylvania residents, as it forces them to think about how their assets will be distributed after they are no longer there. However, there is a common misconception that creating an estate plan is a...
Special needs trusts support beneficiaries in a purposeful way
When you have a loved one who has special needs that require them to have the assistance from needs-based programs, including public assistance, you might wonder how you can help to support them with an inheritance. There is tool available that enables individuals to...
Why don’t people do estate planning?
You may have heard that most people don’t have an estate plan. It’s true. The majority of Americans have no plan in place for when they pass away. In trying to understand this phenomenon, where everyone knows they will eventually need a plan but most people (55% don’t...
New vehicle combines a motorcycle and a car
Realistically, most people drive without passengers. How many people do you have commuting to work in five-passenger cars and SUVs with literally only the driver’s seat occupied? It’s a big reason that some cities have such a problem with traffic congestion. One...
Remarrying? Create an estate plan before saying ‘I do’
When an older Pennsylvanian – say, over age 50 – remarries, they could be entering the marriage with children who are on their own and have considerable assets, such as a home, investments or a healthy retirement account. You know that one day, you want those children...
Pedestrians and highways: A dangerous area to traverse
In most cases, pedestrians know that they should not be on interstates outside their vehicles. Unfortunately, there are times when people do need to be on the side of the road or to get out of their vehicles. Police officers making a traffic stop, a person changing a...