Administering someone's estate is a major responsibility. A person in this role will have several duties, from collecting assets and notifying heirs to paying taxes and selling property. Considering how much a person must do in this position, it is not unusual to run...
Year: 2021
What can I do if my ex is keeping my child from me?
Custodial interference can be a frustrating, highly volatile situation for parents with custody or visitation. And too often, the person interfering with a parent’s rights to have access to a child is the other parent. This scenario can be frightening for children and...
Do not forget to address these post-divorce matters
Finalizing a divorce marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. Whether you are hesitant about this transition or eager to move forward, there can be several matters that you must still address after separation and before the divorce. Some common pre-...
Can creditors garnish stimulus payments?
News that millions of Americans will receive another round of stimulus money was undoubtedly welcome to families and individuals across Pennsylvania who have been struggling over the past year. Between job losses and business closures resulting from the COVID-19...
Are women more likely to be seriously hurt in a crash?
Every person is at risk when they are in a crash. However, some people can be at a higher risk of severe injuries than others. For instance, a recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reveals that women are more likely to get hurt or killed in...
Basic components of an estate plan
Estate planning can be an intimidating, uncomfortable topic to think about. Thus, people tend to put off estate planning or rush through the process without giving it the consideration it deserves. However, these approaches can result in costly oversights and gaps in...
What is missing from an insurance settlement offer?
After a car accident, victims can be dealing with a host of damages. Their cars may be totaled; they may have severe injuries; they may be struggling with missing work and paying for their hospital bills. Some of these losses are immediately evident, while others take...
What is at stake if you are charged with a DUI?
Driving drunk is a mistake that just about anyone could make. And anyone could find themselves stopped on the side of the road, from a teenager driving home after a party to a grandparent who takes medication that interacts poorly with alcohol. No matter who you are,...
Preparing for bankruptcy in 2021
The last year has been rife with unprecedented financial challenges for Pennsylvanians. People have lost their jobs, and businesses have had to close their doors, yet the bills keep coming. People are stretched beyond their means and considering filing bankruptcy....
Is it time to update your estate plan?
The start of a new year is a popular time for people to make some changes. They might try a find a more fulfilling job or resolve to quit bad habits. A new year can also be an excellent opportunity to take care of some administrative tasks that you do not think about...