Small business owners often want to find ways to make a meaningful impact on society. The question may become how they can do that. One of the best ways to do something positive is to support the local community. This is usually a mutually beneficial arrangement...
Estate planning is a process that all adults need to tackle. For example, everyone should have advanced medical directives in place in the event of an emergency and a plan for their possessions after they pass away, even if someone perceives the value of their estate...
The executor or personal representative of an estate takes on a lot of work when they accept their role. They have to handle probate court proceedings, resolve someone's financial obligations and hand out inherited assets to beneficiaries. They must set aside personal...
Many people look for products and services that are environmentally friendly. The Federal Trade Commission has laws against falsely claiming that products are green. This includes everything from the packaging they’re made with to the compounds and ingredients in the...
Whether you want most of your property to go to your grandchildren instead of your children or hope to allocate resources to a charitable cause, you might anticipate that your family members will be unhappy about your estate plan. Those who feel upset about not...
Probate is the process of winding up the decedent’s estate, identifying their assets and designated beneficiaries, paying off debts and applicable taxes and distributing what is left according to their wishes or Pennsylvania intestacy laws. But as you probably know,...
There might come a time in your business life when it makes sense to get into a partnership. Perhaps you want to broaden your business reach and with it, your customer base or you want to bring in new expertise. No matter your motivation, a business partnership can be...
The last thing you want is for your loved ones to have to deal with lengthy, and often costly, probate court proceedings after you pass away. If you’ve bequeathed them gifts in your will, you want them to have what you’ve given them without any stress or difficult...
Business owners sometimes have to take on debt as the company grows. Keeping this to a manageable level is crucial. There are many things that business owners should know about business debts. Understanding these can help you to determine whether you need to accept...
As the executor of a loved one’s estate you understand that it’s your duty to secure their assets, handle the probate process and all that entails – but you didn’t count on having so many problems with the heirs. The loss of a loved one can trigger a lot of strong...