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Why new parents should think about their estate plans
When you have young children or a new baby on the way, the last thing most couples want to think about is their estate plan. But for new parents, drafting a well-thought-out estate plan is one of the best things you can do to make sure your child’s future is secure....
Death and Taxes
It is tax season and, due to COVID-19 related extensions, will continue to be for some time. With this topic in mind, what are the taxes that need to be considered when someone dies? There are several categories of taxes. Income tax. Income tax must be filed for the...
What types of benefits are available for employees who get sick from COVID-19?
With the current pandemic related to COVID-19, referred to as coronavirus (because the virus under a microscope looks like a crown or Corona), we expect to get calls from clients related to various benefits which might be available to them. First and foremost,...
Which types of workplace injuries are most common in Pennsylvania?
It does not matter what type of career you have – every worker is at risk of becoming injured or ill while on the job. Workers’ compensation insurance, mandatory for most employers here in Pennsylvania, is designed to protect employees by providing some support during...
Primer: Required Workplace Postings
Various federal and state laws require employers to post certain notices for employees regarding their rights. These requirements are mandatory but often inadvertently overlooked. Failure to post certain notices could result in criminal and civil fines.The following...
Why A Lawyer Can’t Just Answer A Simple Question
I have been practicing law for over twenty-two years, and have fielded countless legal questions from clients and prospective clients. Our law office is well-established, with a good reputation, and people feel comfortable calling us with their legal concerns. Many...
What happens if someone else has a legal claim to your new home?
Becoming a homeowner is supposed to offer security. You invest in a property and then spend your time and money maintaining or improving it. That effort pays off with increased property value. Over time, you can either choose to cash out some of that equity when you...
Women have a higher rate of injuries in the workplace
The National Safety Council (NSC) recently released an analysis regarding injuries in the workplace. Its findings published on its Injury Facts web site were enlightening, but not good news for women workers.Assaults at work are disproportionately high According to...
Tales from the Trenches of Estate Practitioners: Truly Obnoxious Will Provisions of the Rich and Famous
As an Estate Practitioner, I've had my fair share of clients with unusual requests in their Wills. Without going into detail, and therefore potentially violating attorney-client privilege, I can say that some of them have been absolutely hilarious, others have been...
Injured workers need to be careful online
Many of us have become quite comfortable with sharing at least some parts of our lives online. We post pictures of a child's sporting triumphs, special occasions with friends, or other milestones. Every day, we share all sorts of personal information with family,...
