The civil courts in Pennsylvania oversee a large number of personal injury lawsuits every year. Collisions can cause extensive property damage, major injuries and even premature deaths. State statutes authorize individuals affected by the negligence or misconduct of...
One of the main advantages of making an estate plan is that testators can instruct how they wish their assets to be handled after they pass away. The testator can name an executor of the estate who is responsible for distributing assets to beneficiaries and settling...
When there’s an emergency, people will sometimes do things they wouldn’t do otherwise. They may bend or break the rules as they try to react to this emergency. In some cases, people will even decide that they’re going to break the law, which they never would’ve done...
One of the biggest issues that beneficiaries and executors face is an outdated estate plan. Many testators go many years without updating their estate plans. As a result, an old estate plan may not include newer investments and changes promised by the testator. While...
Many married couples have vastly different income levels. One spouse may have sidelined their career after having children to support the family. Even without children, one spouse may focus more on supporting the family through work while the other prioritizes...
Like many other Pennsylvania immigrants, your ultimate goal may be to become a permanent citizen of America. To achieve your goal, you must successfully complete a citizenship or naturalization test. As you may know, the test is a source of anxiety for many hopeful...
Divorce is an emotionally heavy event, especially when children are involved. However, this doesn’t mean you should keep your children in the dark about an impending divorce. Looping your kids in can significantly help your children cope with the changes and...
Mitigating factors, also known as extenuating circumstances, are facts that relate to a crime or a convicted defendant and support the argument for leniency. These factors are presented in court to reduce someone’s sentence after a conviction. For example, imagine...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most severe outcomes of car crashes, and their impact can be devastating for the victim and their loved ones. TBIs are often called invisible injuries, unlike broken bones or cuts, which are readily visible, because they...
When you’re facing the prospect of a divorce, it can be hard not to ask yourself, “How did I even get here?” The odds are high that there’s no one clear answer. For whatever reason, you and your spouse no longer feel the same way about each other that you once did –...