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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 After You’ve Had a Personal Injury
If you have been in an accident resulting in a personal injury, you are probably feeling very shaken and confused still. Although accidents are a part of life, minor to major accidents, where you have been harmed, are not easy to pursue on your own. If you are seriously injured, pursuing a case pro per is often impossible. Many people… [Read More] Keep Reading
How Elder Law Legal Updates Could Affect You and Your Family
The most recent development in elder law news and legislation involves the change in the law regarding powers of attorney. First, a power of attorney is a document where a person authorizes another to act on his or her behalf. This commonly occurs when an elderly parent grants a power of attorney to a child to assist in their medical… [Read More] Keep Reading
What is the Difference Between a Trust and a Will?
Many people have heard the term “trust” or “will”, but don’t understand the key differences between them and how to choose what is best for their situation. Both of these terms describe important legal documents that make end of life planning easier, and when combined, can create a complete estate plan. A look at trusts and wills: Timing The first… [Read More] Keep Reading
When It Is Time to Contact an Elder Law Lawyer
It is difficult to watch your loved ones get older and less independent. Sometimes older relatives, such as parents or aunts and uncles, need more care than you can provide every day, so it is time to either move your loved one to a nursing home, hire an aid, or seek help from other friends or family members. Because you… [Read More] Keep Reading
What Does a Family Law Attorney Do?
When a person thinks of a family law attorney, the most common topic that arises is divorce. This is true, most family law attorneys primarily work with couples who are seeking legal separation of their lives, assets, and debts. However, there are interesting jobs a family law attorney has in order to assist in a divorce, as well as other… [Read More] Keep Reading
How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help?
Personal injury lawyers can be a godsend in many situations where you badly injure yourself and do not know what to do, how to talk to the insurance company, or how to advocate for yourself. We are going to go over just a small amount of ways that personal injury lawyers can make your life easier during one of the… [Read More] Keep Reading
Hiring a Pittsburgh Personal Injury Lawyer Brings Peace of Mind
Looking to hire a Pittsburgh personal injury lawyer? Choosing to hire a local lawyer means you are hiring a lawyer who is practicing near you, which means they are going to be familiar with the laws and procedures in your area. This is important to ensure that you receive the absolute best possible compensation when you have been personally injured… [Read More] Keep Reading
Need a DUI Lawyer Near Pittsburgh? Get the Legal Advice You Need Now
Need a DUI lawyer near Pittsburgh? If you live in the Pittsburgh area and have been charged with a DUI then you are going to need to hire a defense lawyer. Driving while under the influence can bring with it serious legal repercussions, which can include jail time, driver’s license suspension and/or monetary fines. In order for you to get… [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 After You’ve Had a Personal Injury
If you have been in an accident resulting in a personal injury, you are probably feeling very shaken and confused still. Although accidents are a part of life, minor to major accidents, where you have been harmed, are not easy to pursue on your own. If you are seriously injured, pursuing a case pro per is often impossible. Many people… [Read More]
Keep Reading
How Elder Law Legal Updates Could Affect You and Your Family
The most recent development in elder law news and legislation involves the change in the law regarding powers of attorney. First, a power of attorney is a document where a person authorizes another to act on his or her behalf. This commonly occurs when an elderly parent grants a power of attorney to a child to assist in their medical… [Read More]
Keep Reading
What is the Difference Between a Trust and a Will?
Many people have heard the term “trust” or “will”, but don’t understand the key differences between them and how to choose what is best for their situation. Both of these terms describe important legal documents that make end of life planning easier, and when combined, can create a complete estate plan. A look at trusts and wills: Timing The first… [Read More]
Keep Reading
When It Is Time to Contact an Elder Law Lawyer
It is difficult to watch your loved ones get older and less independent. Sometimes older relatives, such as parents or aunts and uncles, need more care than you can provide every day, so it is time to either move your loved one to a nursing home, hire an aid, or seek help from other friends or family members. Because you… [Read More]
Keep Reading
What Does a Family Law Attorney Do?
When a person thinks of a family law attorney, the most common topic that arises is divorce. This is true, most family law attorneys primarily work with couples who are seeking legal separation of their lives, assets, and debts. However, there are interesting jobs a family law attorney has in order to assist in a divorce, as well as other… [Read More]
Keep Reading
How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help?
Personal injury lawyers can be a godsend in many situations where you badly injure yourself and do not know what to do, how to talk to the insurance company, or how to advocate for yourself. We are going to go over just a small amount of ways that personal injury lawyers can make your life easier during one of the… [Read More]
Keep Reading
Hiring a Pittsburgh Personal Injury Lawyer Brings Peace of Mind
Looking to hire a Pittsburgh personal injury lawyer? Choosing to hire a local lawyer means you are hiring a lawyer who is practicing near you, which means they are going to be familiar with the laws and procedures in your area. This is important to ensure that you receive the absolute best possible compensation when you have been personally injured… [Read More]
Keep Reading
Need a DUI Lawyer Near Pittsburgh? Get the Legal Advice You Need Now
Need a DUI lawyer near Pittsburgh? If you live in the Pittsburgh area and have been charged with a DUI then you are going to need to hire a defense lawyer. Driving while under the influence can bring with it serious legal repercussions, which can include jail time, driver’s license suspension and/or monetary fines. In order for you to get… [Read More]
Keep Reading