When Pennsylvania residents decide to start planning their estates, they have options. A will and a trust are two common choices. Knowing how these estate planning documents differ can help when deciding whether you should have one, the other or both. Understanding...
Injuries on the job in Pennsylvania can be confusing for workers. Workers' Compensation covers work-related illnesses and injuries, but most workers do not understand how the system works. Workers’ compensation explained Workers' Compensation is a government-mandated...
TOD accounts and revocable trusts are valuable tools that you can use to create an effective estate plan. Both of these financial accounts avoid can probate, if not taxes. It's a good idea to learn about the benefits and limitations of each to know how to best...
Not all jobs are created equal. Some are more dangerous than others, and workers in these jobs are at a higher risk for injury or death. Truck driving Truck drivers deal with long hours, bad weather and heavy traffic. Additionally, they are often required to drive for...
Thinking about your own mortality is not something many people wish to do, yet estate planning for your Pennsylvania property and assets protects your loved ones. One of the most important issues that you and your heirs will need to consider is the tax basis of an...
Few people wish to think about their mortality, but circumstances might force someone to think about what happens if they die. Specifically, they may worry about their family members. If a primary earner passes away unexpectedly, the survivors could struggle with...
As children in Pennsylvania become adults, they watch as their parents become senior citizens. During this time, it's helpful for adult children to talk to their aging parents about estate planning. However, preparing to have these discussions can feel overwhelming....
Pennsylvania adults should prepare for the future by having an estate plan. Sometimes just having a will isn't enough. A testamentary trust can be another option for protecting your loved ones. What is a testamentary trust? A testamentary trust is established as part...
When you get married in Pennsylvania, you not only merge your lives together, but you also merge your families. This can be a beautiful thing, but it also presents some unique estate planning challenges. Getting everyone on the same page The first step is to have a...
In Pennsylvania, the law always protects workers in all kinds of fields with the aim of minimizing cases of injuries or death. As such, for people whose work requires climbing, there is a recently revised rule for full-body harness standards with which both employers...
