Southeastern Pennsylvania Legal Blog
Unwritten rules when selling a home
Selling your home is often a stressful situation, but there are some things that you can do to lessen the stress and possibly get your home sold more quickly. You should work with your real estate agent, and not against him/her, to have the smoothest experience. Your...
How do I choose an executor?
Estate planning for seniors in Pennsylvania can be a straightforward process if it is well organized and thoughtfully contemplated. One major decision you must make is who is going to administer your estate once you are gone. Here are some tips: *When thinking about...
Pennsylvania Child Custody Factors
When you find yourself embroiled in a child custody case, you will hear the term “best interests of the child” come up frequently. This is because it is the duty of the court to help devise a custody arrangement that prioritizes your child’s interests above your own...
How social media can affect your divorce
Social media has become an essential part of how people interact with each other. In today's digital era, you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn't have some social media account they actively use. But as digital communications and social networks become...
Addressing uncertainty about your estate plan
If you are in the early stages of setting up an estate plan, you likely have a number of questions. Some people are unsure about the type of estate plan that will suit their circumstances best (such as a will or a certain type of trust), how to distribute their assets...
What should I consider when buying a newly built home?
Instead of purchasing an existing home with a history of previous ownership, you may decide to buy a new residence constructed from the ground up. While buying a brand new home is always exciting, it also carries some risks. You want to be certain that the new home...
Warmer Weather = House Selling Season!
When it comes to seasons of the year, no bad time for selling your home exists. However, the market tends to pick up in the warmer months. Many families prefer to hunt for homes at this time of the year as the children begin long breaks from classes and can accompany...
Elder law solutions for people with dementia
For people dealing with a dementia diagnosis, the complexities of aging and future medical needs can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, a good estate plan may ease some of that anxiety. Here are some estate planning solutions to mitigate the financial burden and other...
Is it time to seek guardianship over your aging parent?
As parents age, changes in their mental or physical condition may occur that may necessitate an adult child's intervention. When you start to become alarmed for your parent's health, financial wellbeing and physical safety, it may warrant pursuing legal guardianship. ...
Does parental alienation trump abuse?
The most common form of custody of minor children, post-divorce, is joint physical custody. Plenty of studies have indicated that children thrive when both parents take an active role in their lives, whether the parents cohabitate or not. I fact, in the rare instance...
