As you likely know, estate planning is a means of arranging for the distribution of your assets after your death. It is critical to have such a plan to help ensure that your loved ones receive their inheritance and to protect them from needless financial hardships....
In today’s digital world, do-it-yourself (DIY) options for creating legal documents, including templates for wills, are readily available online. They may seem cost-effective and convenient, but they can expose you to pitfalls that may have serious consequences for...
When couples decide to end their marriage, it can often lead to a highly contentious and emotionally draining process. However, there are alternative approaches that can help minimize conflict and create a more amicable separation. One such approach is collaborative...
Taking a boat out on Lake Erie can be a really enjoyable trip for the whole family. Accidents on the boat, however, can happen quickly and unexpectedly while having serious and life-altering injuries. The result can be physical, emotional, mental and financial anguish...
Oftentimes, those contemplating bankruptcy have maxed out their credit cards or have been recently served by a lender who is tired of waiting for them to pay the full balance that they owe. For someone just barely able to afford their basic expenses every month, the...
Fraud is one of the most common federal crimes in the U.S. Depending on the nature of the fraud, the number of victims and the extent of financial loss, a conviction can lead to severe legal and personal consequences. Basically, fraud happens when one party willfully...
Making an estate plan is among the most forward-thinking actions anyone can do while alive. However, estate planning is a challenging procedure, and people frequently get it wrong. As a result, you might have received inaccurate information about how estate plans...
Estate planning is not a very comfortable topic for a lot of people, and you may not have given it much thought until now – but every adult over 18 years of age really should have one. There are many benefits to making an estate plan. Here are the top three: 1. You...
Most parents who go through a divorce are always worried about losing parental rights. Fortunately, this may not be easier as believed. The court makes decisions in a child's best interest. And it may want the child to maintain a healthy relationship with both parents...
Charges involving interpersonal violence can lead to incarceration, fines and a criminal record that will affect someone's life for many years to come. Assault is one of the most common violence-related charges that is prosecuted in Pennsylvania. Simple assault can...
