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What To Do in the Role as Executor
A probate attorney is extremely helpful after the passing of a loved one. They are able to help you fulfill your duties as executor and assist in the process of administering the wishes of the decedent and distributing assets. Being organized from the beginning is essential; your probate attorney will be able to help you gather the correct documents and… [Read More] Keep Reading
When Can an Adult Child Be Liable for a Parent’s Nursing Home Bill?
Under Pennsylvania law, technically children and third parties cannot be made liable to pay medical or nursing home expenses. However, all too often when an elder law attorney is not consulted, the elderly patient's children often wind up with a bill. Since this is a common circumstance, elder law attorneys in Pittsburgh are prepared and knowledgeable when it comes to… [Read More] Keep Reading
5 Tips From a Car Accident Attorney If You Are in a Car Accident
In Pennsylvania, driving on the highway is not the same as driving on normal roads. Considering the higher speed limits on interstates and some highways, it is almost impossible not to worry about car accidents. With plenty to lose, these post-accident steps prepared by an expert car accident attorney should keep your expenses minimal (depending on fault) while helping you… [Read More] Keep Reading
Handwritten Wills Explained By An Estate Planning Attorney
Creating a will is an important part of establishing an estate plan that will protect your loved ones after you are gone. Unfortunately, over half of the adults in the United States do not have a will. People cite a variety of reasons including the unpleasantness of end of life planning and a lack of physical assets when asked why… [Read More] Keep Reading
Areas of Elder Law Beneficial to Retiring Seniors
As we progress through our work lives, an attorney will play significantly different roles depending on need. For retiring seniors who wish to solidify their children’s financial future, couples wanting no hiccups when applying for benefits and those who simply want intelligent representation in financial matters, an elder law attorney is often retained. Elder lawyers perform functions similar to probate… [Read More] Keep Reading
Probate Estate Administration Doesn’t Have to be Complicated
Regardless of age, today’s proactive society wants their next of kin to never fear their financial security. Seniors retiring, millennials just starting out, and everyone in between, all want to begin their probate & estate administration before it is too late. Probate law is an offshoot of elder law that deals specifically with the administration of wills, assignment of executors… [Read More] Keep Reading
Description of A Recent High Profile DUI Case
Driving under the influence is not just a charge saved for regular citizens, even well-known individuals break the law. We delve into a recent high profile DUI to show you the process and the similarities and differences when it comes to being a well-known individual charged with a DUI. In addition, the DUI itself may be cause for extra media… [Read More] Keep Reading
Recent Pennsylvania Elder Law Legal Updates
Many people may think of “elder law” as pertaining to estate planning, estate taxes, and wills. However, an elder law attorney does much more than that; an elder law attorney ensures the wellbeing of their elder clients and seeks to help improve their lives. There are a couple of recent updates to the elder law that relates to wellbeing and… [Read More] Keep Reading
How Estate Law Legal Updates Could Affect You
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, referred to as TCJA, became effective January 1, 2018, enacted by the Pennsylvania government. This act changes several aspects of federal tax law that have a significant effect on estate planning. We will go over the topics broadly but detailed enough to demonstrate the consequences and the need to meet with your… [Read More] Keep Reading
7 Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce
Divorce can be a very emotional time for you, your spouse, and your children. We have put together the top most common questions clients ask when they first contemplate a divorce or first meet with a divorce attorney. The major topics include spousal/child support, timing, division of assets, child custody, and cost of divorce. The answers provided are based on… [Read More] Keep Reading
What To Do in the Role as Executor
A probate attorney is extremely helpful after the passing of a loved one. They are able to help you fulfill your duties as executor and assist in the process of administering the wishes of the decedent and distributing assets. Being organized from the beginning is essential; your probate attorney will be able to help you gather the correct documents and… [Read More]
Keep Reading
When Can an Adult Child Be Liable for a Parent’s Nursing Home Bill?
Under Pennsylvania law, technically children and third parties cannot be made liable to pay medical or nursing home expenses. However, all too often when an elder law attorney is not consulted, the elderly patient's children often wind up with a bill. Since this is a common circumstance, elder law attorneys in Pittsburgh are prepared and knowledgeable when it comes to… [Read More]
Keep Reading
5 Tips From a Car Accident Attorney If You Are in a Car Accident
In Pennsylvania, driving on the highway is not the same as driving on normal roads. Considering the higher speed limits on interstates and some highways, it is almost impossible not to worry about car accidents. With plenty to lose, these post-accident steps prepared by an expert car accident attorney should keep your expenses minimal (depending on fault) while helping you… [Read More]
Keep Reading
Handwritten Wills Explained By An Estate Planning Attorney
Creating a will is an important part of establishing an estate plan that will protect your loved ones after you are gone. Unfortunately, over half of the adults in the United States do not have a will. People cite a variety of reasons including the unpleasantness of end of life planning and a lack of physical assets when asked why… [Read More]
Keep Reading
Areas of Elder Law Beneficial to Retiring Seniors
As we progress through our work lives, an attorney will play significantly different roles depending on need. For retiring seniors who wish to solidify their children’s financial future, couples wanting no hiccups when applying for benefits and those who simply want intelligent representation in financial matters, an elder law attorney is often retained. Elder lawyers perform functions similar to probate… [Read More]
Keep Reading
Probate Estate Administration Doesn’t Have to be Complicated
Regardless of age, today’s proactive society wants their next of kin to never fear their financial security. Seniors retiring, millennials just starting out, and everyone in between, all want to begin their probate & estate administration before it is too late. Probate law is an offshoot of elder law that deals specifically with the administration of wills, assignment of executors… [Read More]
Keep Reading
Description of A Recent High Profile DUI Case
Driving under the influence is not just a charge saved for regular citizens, even well-known individuals break the law. We delve into a recent high profile DUI to show you the process and the similarities and differences when it comes to being a well-known individual charged with a DUI. In addition, the DUI itself may be cause for extra media… [Read More]
Keep Reading
Recent Pennsylvania Elder Law Legal Updates
Many people may think of “elder law” as pertaining to estate planning, estate taxes, and wills. However, an elder law attorney does much more than that; an elder law attorney ensures the wellbeing of their elder clients and seeks to help improve their lives. There are a couple of recent updates to the elder law that relates to wellbeing and… [Read More]
Keep Reading
How Estate Law Legal Updates Could Affect You
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, referred to as TCJA, became effective January 1, 2018, enacted by the Pennsylvania government. This act changes several aspects of federal tax law that have a significant effect on estate planning. We will go over the topics broadly but detailed enough to demonstrate the consequences and the need to meet with your… [Read More]
Keep Reading
7 Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce
Divorce can be a very emotional time for you, your spouse, and your children. We have put together the top most common questions clients ask when they first contemplate a divorce or first meet with a divorce attorney. The major topics include spousal/child support, timing, division of assets, child custody, and cost of divorce. The answers provided are based on… [Read More]
Keep Reading