by amywolf | Sep 23, 2020 | Probate & Estate Planning
If you have a revocable trust, you can change the terms of the trust at any time. It is a good idea to inform your trustee of any edits that you have made as soon as possible. Generally speaking, the process of amending a trust involves little more than writing the...
by amywolf | Aug 17, 2020 | Probate & Estate Planning
Estate planning when there is a business involved requires not only planning for personal assets but also considering long-term business requirements. If an individual has a sole proprietorship, the business estate planning is somewhat simplified as the business...
by amywolf | Aug 17, 2020 | Wills
If a person dies without a will, a Pennsylvania judge may determine who gets his or her assets under the intestacy law. A judge may also decide who will raise that individual’s children in the absence of a guardianship nomination. Although a will can be an...
by amywolf | Jul 28, 2020 | Probate & Estate Planning
Estate planning is important for all Pennsylvania residents, particularly if they own a business or property. One document that business owners should consider as part of their estate plan is a power of attorney. A medical or financial power of attorney gives another...
by amywolf | Jul 27, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Construction site managers in Pennsylvania should be aware that nearly one third of workers’ compensation claims that construction companies file nationwide are due to fall-related injuries. OSHA even sponsors an annual event called Stand-Down to Prevent Falls...
by amywolf | Jul 27, 2020 | Philadelphia Workers' Compensation Law Blog
Day in and day out, construction workers in Pennsylvania are faced with numerous hazards, many of which can be mitigated with the help of the employer. Below are five tips that employers will want to take into account. First, employers should know that equipment...
by amywolf | Jul 21, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
Nurses, more so than other workers, need to be careful not to incur an injury or fall ill. The basics of nursing safety can be summarized in 10 points, and nurses in Pennsylvania should take note of them. First, a lot depends on good self-care, including a healthy...
by amywolf | Jul 13, 2020 | Philadelphia Workers' Compensation Law Blog, Workers' Compensation, Workplace Illnesses
Nurses in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. are exposed to a number of dangers, so both for their sake and for their patients’ sake, they need to know how to stay safe and healthy. The following are some basic steps to that end. It all starts with washing...
by amywolf | Jul 13, 2020 | Probate & Estate Planning
There are several life events that should prompt people in Pennsylvania to create or review an estate plan. When people get married, they may want to ensure that their spouse is listed on their beneficiary designations and has medical and financial power of attorney...
by amywolf | Jul 6, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
According to data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 172 fatal work injuries in Pennsylvania during the year 2017. This represents an increase over the total of 163 for the state in 2016. Nationally, the number of workplace fatalities was slightly...
