The priority of an estate plan is to ensure you express your wishes in the event of incapacity or death. However, another element to consider is how your loved ones will fare through these complicated situations. This can involve thinking carefully about who you...
Year: 2021
Yes, you can bounce back from bankruptcy
People often dismiss bankruptcy as an effective debt relief option because of misconceptions and fears. One fear is that filing for bankruptcy will destroy their financial future. However, you can recover from bankruptcy. People do it all the time using some of the...
Another reason to take concussions seriously
Crashes, falls and other injury-causing accidents can all cause concussions. Because concussions are not uncommon, people can underestimate the severity of this injury. After any accident, seeking a doctor will be crucial if there is a risk of a concussion. There are...
The pandemic, pets and divorce
According to the ASPCA, millions of people adopted pets during the pandemic. Unfortunately, many of these same people saw their marriages come to an end during this same time. As such, if you are divorcing, one of the issues you may well need to resolve will be which...
When it comes to theft, numbers matter
People often focus on the letter of the law. However, numbers have just as much importance, particularly when it comes to criminal offenses like theft. If you are arrested for theft, you should know which numbers might work against you and which could work in your...
Protecting yourself, your wishes if you are incapacitated
If you have thought about making an estate plan but put it off, chances are you did so because you don't think you need one, or you don't want to think about what happens after you pass away. However, estate planning is not just about your legacy and what you leave...
Tips to make it easier to cope with unmanageable debt
People typically do not feel comfortable discussing debt challenges, so they often do some searching online or make decisions based on anecdotal evidence of friends. As such, there can be a lot of misinformation out there that, when followed, make a financial...
New neighborhood can mean new threats to your safety
Much has changed in the last year and a half due to the pandemic. For many Pennsylvanians, these changes included a change of address. Increases in working-from-home arrangements, the desirability to be closer to family and fluctuations in incomes have motivated many...
Effective planning for your long-term care needs
Estate planning can be crucial in helping your loved ones make decisions and navigate the legal process of finalizing your affairs. However, it can be valuable well before you pass away or become incapacitated. Completing legal and financial planning now can help you...
Relying on artificial intelligence, other technology can result in wrongful charges
Over the years, new technology has played an increasing role in the justice system. For instance, criminal cases used to hinge solely on witness testimony. Today, everything from DNA tests to predictive policing technology can play a role in criminal court. As...