Trusts are powerful instruments for wealth management and estate planning. They are also highly customizable, and can be adapted for a wide variety of purposes. For instance, many wealthy people set up trusts to help provide for their favorite charities. However,...
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How can I get a divorce due to irretrievable breakdown?
In Pennsylvania, if a marriage is no longer working out, divorce may be the only viable alternative. In some cases, there are reasons for the couple to split such as adultery, abuse, abandonment or one spouse being incarcerated. Other cases, however, involve the...
Hard times have led to increased divorce rates
This year has been hard on just about everyone, and this year will leave a lasting mark on the world. Indeed, this has been a historic year. Unfortunately, this has also resulted in increased divorce rates. A higher divorce rate Family law industry experts rang the...
Gettysburg parents need to follow the law when moving
Like many other states, Pennsylvania has rules that limit when parents who are raising their children separately want to move. Before a parent moves, he or she should first examine his or her custody order carefully, as it may include additional right or obligations...
Options for dividing a family home during divorce
Deciding what to do with a family home during the property division process may fill divorcing couples with anxiety. Once a couple has made the difficult decision to divorce, familiarity with the different options to address a home during property division can help...
Keeping documents updated is vital for effective estate planning
Pennsylvanians undoubtedly understand the value of having a comprehensive estate plan to address their property, goals and protect their loved ones in the future. This is a fundamental necessity for everyone whether they have significant assets or are of modest means....
Adjusting parenting time for remote learning
Divorcing with children means that parents need to determine, whether on their own or through the court, how parenting time will look like. For many parents in Pennsylvania, this means shared time through a joint custody agreement. Co-parenting has become the norm;...
Special considerations for a gray divorce
Recently, a trend has emerged among older American couples. There has been an uptick in older couples getting a divorce which is referred to as a “gray divorce”. Divorce among older adults can have its unique challenges due to the age of the couple and the number of...
Avoiding estate-planning pitfalls when getting remarried
Planning for the future can be challenging right now because so many things in life are likely up in the air or simply unknown. Nonetheless, this does not mean that individuals cannot take steps to protect what they currently have. Even though so much of life is not...
Who is your best choice for estate executor?
As a Pennsylvanian working on your estate plan, you need to start putting serious consideration into who you want as an executor. This is crucial for the overall structure and success of your estate plan. But how do you make such an important decision? Is there any...