If you have a loved one who has a disability, you may want to use your estate plan to improve his or her quality of life. Still, if your loved one is eligible for government programs, you do not want a cash gift to interfere with the funds he or she receives. A...
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What home features are popular with buyers?
If you want to sell your home, regardless of the type of market, you need to find a way to be competitive against the other sellers. One way to do that is to understand what buyers want and to make your home stand out from your competition. U.S. News and World Report...
When should I take my divorce to trial?
The majority of couples going through divorce want to get the process over as quickly as possible. This is not surprising since divorce is difficult on many levels, from the financial to the emotional. The quickest way to resolve a divorce is to settle, but that...
What scenarios should you consider in a living will?
With a living will, you can express how you want your health care providers to treat you in the event you become incapacitated or so ill that you cannot make your health care wishes known. This is an important document to have as you may spare your loved ones a lot of...
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...