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One of the most common reasons that people create a comprehensive estate plan is that they want to keep their assets out of probate court. The more time in court that an estate requires, the more the estate administration process will cost. Additionally, family...
A Pennsylvania parenting plan typically gives both adults in the family plenty of time with their children. Especially when children are young, parents may need to exchange custody several times a week to properly maintain the bond between each adult and their kids....
Probate is the legal process of validating a deceased person's will, administering their estate and distributing assets to beneficiaries per the instructions left behind. While it sounds pretty straightforward, this court-controlled process is not always smooth...
While you’re probably looking forward to your child’s upcoming wedding this summer, you may be dreading having to see and interact with your ex -- especially if you're still going through a "gray divorce" or have just done so. Remember, it’s not just the wedding day,...
One of the most dreaded tasks divorcing parents must face is breaking the news to their children. It is usually vital to tell them early to prevent them from hearing it from someone else. Unfortunately, most parents do not know how to approach this task or what...
Estate planning is beneficial for the average individual, but most people don't create a will, trust or other estate documents for their own needs. Instead, it will be concern for their spouse, children or other close loved ones that motivates them to put together a...
If you’re getting divorced, it can be helpful to start learning about your rights and options so that you can make proactive decisions. You can begin planning for divorce before you even file paperwork with the court. For instance, you can start gathering...
Choosing the right executor can make all the difference if you have a will that contains your final wishes. This is the person responsible for managing your estate and ensuring that your will is implemented to the letter. While many may assume that choosing an...
Many people believe their estate will have to go through probate when they die. But that's not necessarily true. You have several options if you want to keep your assets out of probate altogether. What is probate? Probate is the court-supervised process of validating...
If you are accused of intentionally writing a hot check, it could limit your ability to secure work, as many jobs require you to handle money. Under Philadelphia state law, a court will presume you intentionally committed theft via a bad check if one of two things is...