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For most of us, holiday time means time spent with the family, and this may be just the opportunity to schedule some time to address important issues with your aging parents. While we don’t recommend bringing these concerns up around the holiday table, we do recommend setting time aside to calmly ask the following questions: Do you have an estate…
For most of us, holiday time means time spent with the family, and this may be just the opportunity to schedule some time to address important issues with your aging parents. While we don’t recommend bringing these concerns up around the holiday table, we do recommend setting time aside to calmly ask the following questions: Do you have an Estate…
Although it is extremely important to have a conversation about Estate Planning, many people are hesitant to raise the subject with their parents. Children may not think it’s their place to raise the issue or may be waiting for Mom or Dad to bring it up. They might be uncomfortable discussing it or simply don’t want to think about the…
William E. Vinsko, Jr., Esquire with Brian M. Vinsko, Esquire and Catherine Mihalick, Esquire, CTFA You probably don’t want to approach the subject of death; however, it’s extremely important to have a conversation about Estate Planning, especially between older parents and their adult children. You may be hesitant to raise the subject for a number of reasons. Children may not…
The sun is shining and the weather is hot! Summer is finally here and you likely will be outside more often, working in your yard, cutting grass, having parties, fixing your home, staying out late and enjoying the warm weather. Maybe you’ll even catch fireflies with your children or grandchildren. While summer usually means extra fun, you may want to…
“Giving Tuesday” and Charitable Donations Holiday time 2018 is upon us and, in addition to the gifts we’ll give to family and friends, it’s also a time to think about charitable giving. A ‘Charitable Donation’ is a gift made by an individual or an organization to a nonprofit organization, charity or private foundation. Charitable donations are usually in the form of cash, but can…
Did you know that gift cards and gift certificates are among the most popular gifts, not only for Christmas but also for any gift-giving occasion? The most popular are for merchandise stores, but there are many which are purchased for fast food franchises, restaurants and services like salons. For the 11th year in a row, gift cards remain the most…
Spring is prime time to sell your home, so now is the perfect time to get ready. With the holidays behind us and the improving weather, people start to look at homes to move to. According to Zillow’s Home Seller’s Guide, The best time to sell a home is in May. It states, “Nationally, homes listed for sale in this…
Happy Independence Day! July 4 is this Wednesday and we can’t imagine celebrating the Fourth of July without FIREWORKS. There are FREE fireworks displays – The SCRANTASTIC SPECTACULAR – at Courthouse Square in Scranton on July 3 and at the OLD FASHIONED JULY FOURTH CELEBRATION in Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre, both at dusk. Other area celebrations can be found on-line.…
With the unofficial start to summer this weekend, Memorial Day, comes summer fun — barbeques and beer, champagne toasts at weddings and merriment at graduation parties. While we hope you have fun, please remember to be safe when having a drink and it is most important to not drink and drive. THREE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT DUI When your blood…