Everyone has car insurance, but no one really knows why they have the limits they have. Unfortunately, drivers often choose whatever coverage keeps their premiums the lowest. The legislature does not help matters either. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania requires that...
The recent Covid-19 Pandemic has caused a number of issues regarding the holding of pre-planned events that were scheduled to be held during Federal, State and local government shut-downs and restrictions. Obviously, it is very difficult to hold an event, such as a...
Assuming you are doing a good job of following your custody Order, or just being a responsible parent if an Order has not yet been entered, one of the most important things you can do to help the Court make an informed decision in your custody case is to keep a...
In my family law practice, I hear the same question all the time from clients: why, if my spouse and I “agree on everything,” would we need to hire a divorce attorney? The answer is multifaceted but, in a nutshell,, you definitely want an experienced professional to...
After several months of watching my Dad suffer…his suffering is over. He passed peacefully in his sleep. Now what? Just as soon as the death happens, you can almost immediately expect someone to ask the question of “are you opening an estate?” If you are unaware,...
If you are charged with a crime (a misdemeanor or a felony) in Pennsylvania, your first court appearance after being charged by the police will be what is known as a “preliminary arraignment” (sometimes called a “bail hearing”). The purpose of the hearing is to...
COVID-19 has been a disaster for not just individuals, but for employers as well. The struggle to continue running your business and keep your employees paid all while many of your customers have lost their jobs and slowed down their spending has been a real disaster...
You are unable to work due to medical conditions or medically determinable physical or mental impairments. What do you do? You may be eligible to receive Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. If you are considering applying...
Life and things in general seem to be more complicated than it needs to be. At we have all kinds of people with all kinds of views and outlooks. All of us have a common goal and that goal is to serve you our clients to the best of our...
Many tools exist for estate planning. They could include a living will, power of attorney documents and even a trust. Some people discount trusts or ignore the benefits that they could offer, but they are an important consideration. Trusts are not just tools used by...
