Importance of a Prenuptial Agreement
It is important to consider whether a prenuptial agreement is appropriate given a couple’s financial circumstances when contemplating marriage. This is particularly essential when one party may have accumulated significant assets, holds an interest in a business, or has child(ren) […]
Read MoreThe Winds of Change
Predicting possible changes in tax laws is probably as difficult as predicting how many inches of snow we are going to get this winter. But it is still a good idea to keep an eye on the weather reports. As […]
Read MoreReal Estate Settlements During COVID
Similar to most every business, Covid-19 continues to impact the way in which real estate transactions are handled. Last spring, when the quarantine was imposed, real estate settlements were allowed to occur. However, people were not allowed to come in […]
Read MoreWorkplace Covid-19 Vaccines – To Mandate or Not?
As the availability and administration rate of the Covid-19 vaccine ramps up across the Commonwealth and industry experts are predicting availability to the general public in the Spring, many employers are wondering whether they can require their employees to be […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Workers’ Compensation
The Covid-19 Pandemic has put the world into a state of uncertainty. The Legal world has been no different. What happens if an employee falls ill with Covid-19 and can trace the exposure to […]
Read MoreThe Real Estate Contract – Do I Need a Lawyer?
The single largest purchase for any individual or family is usually a home. It is easy to get lost in the excitement of buying a new home, especially if it is your first home, and fail to consider what can […]
Read MoreWill Pennsylvania Be The Next State to Adopt the “Red Flag” Gun Control Law?
One of the most hotly contested topics in the United States today is gun control. Unfortunately, our nation saw another mass shooting at a school, this time taking place in California on November 14, 2019. This has re-ignited the debate […]
Read MoreSupreme Court of Pennsylvania to Decide Strict Liability under Consumer Protection Law
Pennsylvania has enacted the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (“UTPCPL”), which is designed to protect consumers from fraudulent or deceptive business practices. Recently, The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has decided to hear argument on the “catch-all provision” and […]
Read MorePitfalls of Probating an Estate
For the average non-lawyer, probating a loved one’s estate on your own is like piloting a ship through a sea of icebergs – you usually can’t see the danger that lies ahead until you’ve hit it. That’s because there are […]
Read MoreEstate Administration Tips
FOR THE CLIENT: It is important to place your original Will in a safe place and make certain that your Executor or close family member knows its exact location. It is helpful to keep a list of your assets and […]
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