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When an unmarried person helps pay for a home titled solely in another’s name, the financial and legal consequences can differ sharply. A person who is not named on the deed generally does not acquire an automatic ownership interest merely by signing the mortgage or...
Many people die without leaving a massive estate, either by accident or by design. Some, however, die deeply in debt, leaving their loved ones uncertain how to proceed and concerned about what their obligations might be. Generally speaking, debts don’t disappear when...
When someone dies without a will in Pennsylvania, the estate does not automatically become property of the Commonwealth. Instead, state intestacy laws determine who may have a legal right to inherit the deceased person’s assets. The process begins by identifying...
A workplace injury can disrupt your health and income. When benefit checks cover rent, groceries, and monthly bills, uncertainty about when they will end can add pressure to your recovery. If you receive workers’ compensation after an injury or work-related illness,...
Working as a nurse in the healthcare industry can certainly present health hazards of which employees need to be aware. Workplace injuries are common and often lead to nurses missing work and dealing with lost wages and medical bills. If nurses are injured in the...
If you’re a homeowner preparing to put your estate plan in place, your home is likely one of your most valuable single assets – if not the most valuable. Unfortunately, a home can become a burden for surviving loved ones without thoughtful planning on your part. One...
A quiet conflict may begin when you pass away and leave a business behind. With your passing, your spouse might suddenly receive shares of a company they don't know how to run. Meanwhile, surviving business partners may prefer to run the company without outside...
Even if your teen has left their summer job as the school year begins, they may have another summer ahead of them as a teen part-time worker. Many teens don’t just work during the summer and school breaks but throughout the school year to help save up for college or...
Every workplace carries some level of risk, but certain Pennsylvania workers are more likely to suffer job-related injuries than others. The type of work you perform, your environment, and even your level of experience can all affect your chances of getting hurt on...
Tracking workplace injury trends can help workers understand when they are most at risk. It can also help employers provide appropriate safety training and equipment to minimize the risk of serious on-site injuries. Safety should be a top priority for workers and...