Everyone should have at least a basic estate plan on file. But it’s important to do it right, as mistakes can occur. Below are some of the most frequent mistakes that are made in estate planning. Procrastination. Not having your own plan in place means that the...
Year: 2017
Why do I need an attorney at my home closing?
The largest purchase you will likely ever make in your lifetime will be a house. This is an exciting transaction to make but also very stressful. There are legal ramifications of purchasing a house due to the law of real property. You should always have a real estate...
What is a mineral estate and how does it impact my property?
As a property owner it’s likely you associate the value of your land with what is on the surface, such as home or cropland. Have you considered what is below the surface? When your property sits atop an abundant deposit of minerals, gas or oil, you can sell or...
Divorces with child custody matters are emotional affairs
Child custody cases are emotional matters that aren’t always as easy to work through as you’d think. Trying to work through all of the issues can be challenging and intimidating. You have to remember that your child is the center of the child custody. This means that...
Pennsylvania efforts to fund budget with malpractice fund denied
The efforts by the state of Pennsylvania to fund the state budget with $200 million from a fund that covers medical malpractice were stalled by a federal judge. The budget issue arose due to legislative malpractice in the first place. The judge, from a United States...
Explaining breach of contract
The business world runs on contracts. Businesses would not survive, let alone succeed, if they operated without contracts. A contract is a written agreement between two or more parties. These parties can be individuals. entities, corporations, businesses and much...
Explaining estate administration and executor duties
The administration of an estate is an important issue that everyone should learn about, especially if you are aged 50 and older. Even though you won’t be around for the administration of your own estate, it’s quite possible that you could have to deal with the estate...
What should I do if I’ve been injured in a car accident?
Being involved in a car accident can be one of the most traumatic incidents in a person’s life. Even if the accident is minor it can still cause you to suffer various injuries. No matter how long you’ve been a licensed driver, you still need to know the ins and outs...
Common alternatives to foreclosure in Pennsylvania
If you feel you are destined for foreclosure in Pennsylvania, you shouldn’t worry. There are alternatives to this procedure that can help you keep your home. It’s best that you navigate these waters with the help of an experienced real estate transactions attorney so...
5 must-haves in your estate plan
If you are sitting down to plan your estate, you are doing something that so many people wait to do until it is too late. Getting this important item out of the way at a young age is very important. You will know that you are protected, your future spouse is protected...