Life can throw curveballs your way when you least expect it and sometimes a spouse filing for divorce can come out of nowhere. While most couples who are having problems know they are heading toward divorce, sometimes their spouse's filing can truly surprise a party....
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What is a seller obliged to disclose to potential homebuyers?
When selling a home in Pennsylvania, sellers must be aware of their responsibilities. Disclosing pertinent information about the home and property to potential buyers is important both ethically and legally. Understanding what to disclose can help ensure a transparent...
What could disqualify you from adopting a child?
Adoption is a meaningful endeavor, but not everyone qualifies to take on this responsibility. Pennsylvania has clear guidelines to ensure the well-being of children adopted in the state. Understanding these criteria is key before you seriously consider adoption....
How can undue influence harm a person’s estate plan?
Estate planning is a process aimed at securing one's assets and ensuring the smooth transition of wealth to beneficiaries. However, lurking beneath the surface of this seemingly straightforward task is the potential for undue influence. Undue influence happens when an...
Getting started as the executor of an estate
Serving as executor of someone’s estate is a position of honor and respect. In most cases, people choose someone they deeply trust for this role. As that executor, you may wonder where you should start. It may seem confusing to those new to the role, but it is easier...
When should you take a look at your estate plan?
Creating an estate plan is just one step in a multi-part process. After you have created the plan, you must then go back and review it periodically. But how do you know when the time is right for an estate plan review? A baseline of reviewing Forbes discusses the best...