We all know love is a wonderful thing. And while you might love your future spouse with every fiber of your being, you do not want to imagine a situation where your hard-earned wealth is not protected if your marriage were to end in a divorce. A prenuptial agreement...
Year: 2022
Do you need a living will in your estate plan?
A will is the most basic of estate planning documents and something that everyone would benefit from creating. The other documents people add to their estate plans are also valuable, but often people perceive them as being less universally necessary. Living wills are...
Tips for bringing up a prenuptial agreement
You want to get married, but you're also aware that you have a lot more assets than your future spouse. Maybe you're a business owner and your business is worth millions of dollars, while they are working as a teacher. It's a good career, but you're bringing in 90% of...
Do you need an appraisal before your Pennsylvania divorce?
If you have kept an eye on the real estate market around Harrisburg in recent years, you know that prices are substantially higher than they were half a decade ago. However, you may not realize the impact that this price appreciation will have on your family in a...
Don’t let your dog risk getting you in a car accident
The weather is getting nice enough for driving with your dog. They may enjoy sitting in the passenger seat with their head out the window enjoying the cool breeze. It’s this charm of theirs that makes them so loveable. While they may seem to be minding their own...
Can your family travel with you when you receive a work visa?
Qualifying for an employment visa can open up a world of opportunities for you. Not only can you travel to the United States and live here legally for a fixed amount of time, but you can expand your career opportunities. For some people, the only obstacle that is...
How do plea bargains work?
Defendants in criminal cases of all kinds take plea deals all the time – and prosecutors encourage them. For the defendant, a plea deal can mean an end to the uncertainties about the criminal process and a new path forward. It can also be a wise decision when the...
Why do you need an estate plan
You may not want to think about it, but everyone will eventually die. And when you do, what will happen to your possessions? Will your loved ones know what you wanted? If you don't have an estate plan, you're not alone. Most adults in the U.S. don't have a will or...
Can your spouse ask for a share of your inheritance in a divorce?
Money can have a major influence on modern divorces. Some people file for divorce to protect themselves from their spouse's financial bad habits. Other people may decide to file for divorce because they want to lay claim to something that was not theirs originally....
You were charged with a DUI. Now what?
What started out as a traffic stop escalated into an embarrassing roadside arrest. Now, you find yourself facing driving under the influence (DUI) charges. If the state convicts you, the penalties could include jail time, fines and a lengthy license suspension. You...