When most people think of workers’ compensation, they imagine physical injuries caused by large machinery or repetitive strain. However, some employees face mental health struggles due to their work. Are you eligible for workers’ compensation for post-traumatic stress...
If you have created a Pennsylvania estate plan, you might think that your work is done. However, you may need to discuss your plan with your adult children. Who to talk to You first need to decide how much you want to share with them, and this will depend on your...
As you enjoy the life of retirement in Pennsylvania, you may have started to wonder about what will happen to your estate after your passing. This is where estate planning comes into play so that you can ensure that all of your assets go to the people to whom you...
A person engaged in estate planning may spend significant time thinking about how to draw up a will. Time spent on estate planning should involve making sure the will is legally sound in the state of Pennsylvania and that the contents of the document meet heirs'...
Divorcing couples in Pennsylvania have a lot to think about, and revising their estate plans may not be among their greatest concerns. However, dealing with estate planning matters should become a priority soon after finalizing issues like property division and...
One of the best things about being employed in Pennsylvania is that you can usually count on workers' compensation to be there for you if you are ever injured on the job. However, there are cases in which your employer will deny that financial safety net, citing...
Healthcare workers in Pennsylvania and throughout the country are some of the most hard-working people in the world. They work hard to provide medical care to individuals in all types of settings, including hospitals, birthing centers, nursing homes, dental offices,...
As part of your estate planning, you might want to consider creating a living will. This outlines your wishes for health care at the end of your life. Whether or not you have a living will, you should discuss these wishes with both your Pennsylvania physician and your...
Most discussions about workers' compensation in Pennsylvania revolve around injuries sustained on the job. But what if you catch a virus or develop a disease? Here's what you need to know about workers' compensation for illnesses and health conditions. Does workers'...
States such as Pennsylvania and many others often ask the public if they would like to donate their time to serve within various first responder departments. Many will heed that call and volunteer to serve during both normal time and times of great devastation, all...
