Trusts can play an important role in estate planning and wealth preservation. A trust is a legal arrangement wherein one party, known as the trustee, holds and manages assets for the benefit of another party, the beneficiary. Trusts are versatile tools, offering...
Businesses in Pennsylvania draft contracts for all types of different circumstances. They sign employment contracts when hiring new workers. They negotiate contracts with vendors and service providers. The benefits of establishing written contracts include greater...
Someone accused of a driving under the influence (DUI) charge in Pennsylvania faces of variety of penalties. A conviction could cost someone their driver's license, lead to their incarceration and generate significant fines. Quite a few people immediately plead guilty...
Businesses generally do not want their disputes to go to court. Litigation requires that the members of the executive or management team take time away from operations to address legal issues. The cost of going to court is often quite high, and there is also the risk...
Impaired driving charges are among the most common reasons that people in Pennsylvania get arrested. Police officers stop those who seem to struggle with driving and also perform chemical tests on those involved in collisions. Those who fail chemical tests or display...
A will is a powerful document that determines what happens to an individual’s assets after they die. The effort required to draft a will could go to waste if someone fails to comply with state law. An estate plan that the probate courts won’t uphold is not worth the...
Vendor agreements are an important part of business operations for companies in many different industries. Manufacturing companies need raw materials to turn into products. Restaurants need food to cook for their guests, and retail businesses need merchandise to sell...
Prosecution for a driving under the influence (DUI) offense in Pennsylvania can lead to incarceration and a driver's license suspension. Some people will experience professional and educational setbacks after a conviction or possibly even after their initial arrest....
Navigating the complexities of estate planning can be daunting, especially for high-asset individuals. The goal is to ensure a seamless transfer of assets to chosen beneficiaries, but tax considerations, probate proceedings and potential creditors can complicate the...
An advanced directive is an important estate planning document that discusses someone's medical preferences. People may want to avoid certain medications because addiction runs in their family or may have specific wishes about resuscitation or life support after a...