It is almost two weeks since the first of January, and we would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! The first few days of a new year can be incredibly exciting, or, perhaps even intimidating for some as they plan for a new chapter and new beginnings. At Rick Law,...
Why would anyone get a divorce at such an advanced stage in life? People may wonder why their father or mother might want a divorce late in life, but the easy answer is that the elderly face the same problems that we all do. Love and money are the two main reasons to...
Each year, the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sets the annual gift tax exclusion, which allows a taxpayer to give a certain amount of their assets tax-free without using up any of the taxpayer’s lifetime gift and estate tax exemption. The IRS has announced that the...
The short answer is maybe. I know that’s not the most helpful answer, however, if a party of a divorce action dies while a divorce is pending before the court, there is one factor that controls whether the divorce continues or not: Whether grounds for the...
We have all been in that situation...you are driving minding your own business when you see and/or hear lights and sirens behind you. You have no idea what you might have done wrong. You are not even sure they are after you. Here are a few tips on how to react when...
The short answer is it doesn’t exist. Pennsylvania does not recognize legal separation however it is not against the law for you and your spouse to live at separate addresses. Therefore, it is legal to live separately as a married couple in Pennsylvania, it’s just not...
In a divorce, governed by the laws of the state of Pennsylvania, equitable distribution provides for the division of non-probate assets or assets not identified in a person’s will. Examples of non-probate assets include checking and saving accounts, retirement...
Personal injuries caused by an accident or another party’s negligence can range from minor to catastrophic. A minor injury (small lacerations, bruises, etc.) typically heals on its own and may need no legal action. Severe injuries, on the other hand, usually require...
If you are a wealthy individual who is weighing your estate-planning options, one possibility you might be mulling over is a dynasty trust. There are definite advantages to funding a dynasty trust. Namely, this kind of trust allows you to pass on your wealth to...
Attorneys can be intimidating. Many people are understandably nervous when meeting an attorney for the first time. It is important to remember, attorneys want to help you with your issues. When faced with a legal problem, people are often emotional and new...
