The proposed "Free the Lemonade Stand" bill successfully passed through both Pennsylvania legislative bodies in July. It now will move to the Governor’s office where, hopefully, it will soon be signed into being. This bill was first presented in the Pennsylvania House...
If you are starting a business in Pennsylvania, there are options when it comes to how you legally form it. However, each option comes with pros and cons. One of the most popular business formation types is the limited liability company or LLC. It is a popular choice...
Baby Boomers have about 70% of the disposable income in the United States. This generation has amassed trillions of dollars that must eventually move down to the next generation. This process, often referred to as the biggest wealth transfer the world has ever seen,...
If you’re thinking of starting a business, you may be wondering if you should quit your job and go "all in" on this new company, putting all of your time, energy and money into making it succeed, or if you’d be smarter to start it on the side. Doing so does mean...
Many parents who have more than one child believe it’s only fair to leave each of their children an equal amount of money and/or other assets in their estate plan. However, “equal” doesn’t always mean “fair.” There are a number of reasons why parents might believe...
Creating and entering into business contracts is likely a big part of running your business. Making sure that your business contracts are binding, enforceable and clear can protect your interests and your operations. According to the Small Business Administration, in...
As you start your new business, you want it to be as successful as possible, and you want some element of early stability. Both of these goals are reasonable and also hard to achieve without knowing what you can do to put your company in the best possible position. ...
Who takes over your estate when you pass on without an estate plan in Pennsylvania? Legally, this is referred to as dying intestate. Every state has put in place an intestate succession law or statute to handle this situation. These laws are meant to protect the...
You may think that having an attorney in Pennsylvania review a contract before you sign it is unnecessary. In fact, you might be tempted to skip this step altogether. Well, think again. You can save yourself considerable time and money later on by getting an...
If you’re going into business for yourself, one of the first and most important decisions you’ll need to make is what type of business structure to use. Many small businesses choose either a DBA (doing business as) or LLC (limited liability company). Both have...