Why you should use a Realtor to Buy or Sell your Property
Do-it-yourself home projects are often fun. There is the fact that you may save money, and also the satisfaction and pride you feel when the project is complete.
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Month: August 2022
Who Should You Name Executor under your Will?
WHO SHOULD BE YOUR EXECUTOR? Often when I meet with clients they want to know who to name as the executor of their estate – a spouse, a child, a friend or even a corporate Fiduciary. The decision is very important as an executor is responsible for making sure a person’s last wishes are granted with regards to their property…
When a Dream Kitchen Turns Into a Nightmare
Has this ever happened to you? Your friend tells you about her great plans to renovate her kitchen – new cabinets, granite countertops, maybe a stainless steel fridge, but when you ask her how the project is going a few months later, she sadly shakes her head and replies, “Can you believe it? We paid the contractor half of the…
What is the Difference Between Annulment and Divorce?
No one gets married assuming they’ll get divorced. When you’re in love, you think you’ll be with your spouse forever. On top of it, there are several advantages to marriage, including healthcare perks and tax breaks. Unfortunately, some marriages don’t always go as planned, and you end up wanting to be as far away as possible from the person you…
Visitation Rights
Did you know that nearly half of all marriages end in divorce? And of those divorces, more than six out of ten involve children. For parents seeking a divorce, consideration of your child/children is of utmost importance. One of the ways to manage children’s time with their parent and/or grandparents is through visitation. INFORMATION ABOUT VISITATION 1. Visitation rights are…
Unintended Intestacy
Don’t let this happen to you … I recently met with a client whose husband had passed away. During the course of our meeting, the widow handed me his Last Will and Testament which had been created from a generic form over a decade ago! Unbeknownst to the widow, neither she nor or her deceased husband had ever completely filled…
Unemployment Compensation
If you’ve recently been let go from your job, you may be entitled to collect unemployment compensation. To determine if you’re eligible in Pennsylvania, you’ll want to review the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Office of Unemployment Compensation page at http://www.uc.pa.gov/unemployment-benefits/Am-I-Eligible/Pages/am-I-eligible.aspx. Once you determine if you’re a candidate for unemployment compensation, you’ll want to: FILE FOR BENEFITS AS SOON…
Tax Sales? Sheriff Sales? Don’t be afraid.
COVID has changed the world. Things are definitely different now. We have to wear masks; there is social distancing; no handshakes. Things are different in the legal profession as well. Temperatures are checked at the door to the courthouse. Courtrooms have space limitations. Plexiglass separates the attorneys and the judges, unless you have a Zoom hearing, at which time you…
Superbowl and Estate Planning
It’s almost time for the Super Bowl and Tom Brady and Nick Foles have their game plans in place. What about you, though? Do you have your estate plan in place for your big game? First Quarter Are you young and healthy? Maybe you’re married and/or have children. You might own your residence. You’re in the first quarter of your…
Summer Permissions
For many children, summer vacation is for fun and adventure. During the months from the beginning of June to the end of August, children may participate on sports teams, go to day camps, overnight camps, or enjoy vacations with friends or family. In order to ensure the health and safety of children while having summer fun, parents may need to…