As the Executor of an estate, numerous practical responsibilities fall to you when someone dies. You have to carefully fulfill your obligations for your own protection and for the benefit of those who stand to receive property from the estate. Identifying your...
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4 estate planning errors to avoid
Estate planning is a topic that some people prefer to avoid. For some, talking about an estate plan means discussing their mortality, and they would rather not do that. But once you have made the decision to step forward and create an estate plan, make sure to do...
4 red flags to watch for when buying a house
Buying a home is a major step, both financially and emotionally. You may want a place where you and your family may live for a long time, or your are seeking an investment property. Either way, you must remember that unexpected obstacles may surface, despite all the...
In jail? Assume the prosecutor will listen to your calls
Most people assume that they have a certain right to privacy, especially when they’re talking to their loved ones. Well, that privacy goes out the window when you’ve been arrested. While you still retain the right to private conversations with your attorney (thanks to...
What happens if you refuse a breath test during a traffic stop?
When a Pennsylvania police officer pulls you over, your main concern is probably just getting on with your day as quickly as possible. For the police officer, their priority will be gathering evidence that you committed a crime. If they think you have had too much to...
Does An 18 Year Old Person Need An Estate Plan?
You’re young, and you don’t think it’s reasonable that you could need an estate plan in place. After all, it’s usually retirees who have estate plans, because they are more likely to have money and assets to protect. Keep in mind, though, that estate plans aren’t just...
3 contingencies that can protect your earnest deposit money
You’ve diligently saved your money, and, after a robust search, you have found the home of your dreams. It checks all your boxes, and the seller just accepted your offer. The next step is to make a good faith deposit of earnest money as a part of your purchase...
3 further reasons to update your Pennsylvania will or estate plan
Maintaining an estate plan involves reviewing your documents, including your will, every few years. Regular reviews allow you to address potential problems with your estate plan, assets or beneficiaries. For example, your final will may fail to meet your needs amid...
Can the police search my trash without a warrant?
When you gather up your trash and put it on the curb for pick up, you are probably not thinking that it may contain something of interest to the police. Trash is just trash, right? Not necessarily. Though The Fourth Amendment protects you from illegal search and...
Work on these 3 documents for a strong estate plan
Having an estate plan is one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself and those you love. An estate plan helps your loved ones avoid the probate process, receive assets as an inheritance more easily and prepare them for making decisions the way that...