Most Americans are aware of what a last will and testament do. However, many people do not understand the role that living trust can play in a comprehensive estate plan. In many cases, you may benefit from including living trusts in your estate plan along with a last...
Dealing with joint custody can be difficult, even for co-parents who still get along after their divorce. However, if you are trying to manage a joint custody situation with a co-parent who suffers from personality disorders or is hostile, finagling this may seem like...
If you have to pay child support, or you receive payments from your ex, you need to review various issues. Aside from addressing back support and looking into the modification of a child support order when necessary, some parents wonder how long these obligations will...
The main goals of an estate plan are to reduce taxes, have control over estate distribution and protect your assets for future generations. Asset protection does not hide your assets, but it helps build a wall around your wealth to motivate those who want to come...
A conviction for driving under the influence in Pennsylvania may leave you facing steep fines, license suspensions and other sanctions. However, depending on what you do for a living, it may hurt you in other ways, too. If you hold a Pennsylvania teaching license and...
If you walk to work, enjoy getting exercise alongside the road or walk for any other reason, it is important to go over statistics on these accidents to understand the risks that are present. Every year, many pedestrians suffer serious injuries when accidents occur....
Individuals who work in construction face a multitude of dangers. Among working from heights, handling various equipment and coming into contact with sharp items, workers are at risk of many injuries, even when following safety protocols. One common injury for...
The deeper you get into the estate planning process in Pennsylvania, the more you realize that there are opportunities to optimize your plans in order to preserve assets for your beneficiaries. These include structuring your estate so as to avoid probate, or...
Estate planning protects the property and assets you worked so hard for during your life. It can also support your loved ones after you are gone. As explained by U.S. News & World Report, estate plans are not only for the wealthy. They benefit people with moderate...
When you are estate planning, one option that you have is an irrevocable trust. A revocable trust is more desirable in most cases because you still retain some ownership of your assets. However, there are cases where only an irrevocable trust will meet your planning...
