One of the most controversial decisions during estate administration involves the difficult process of selecting an executor or personal representative for the estate. Many testators perseverate over this decision for weeks, struggling to identify the one person who...
Starting a new business is labor intensive. You have to ensure that you know exactly what you’re getting into, as well as a lot of other things. Taking the time to work through all the decisions you need to make before you open the doors can help to minimize the...
Business growth doesn’t happen overnight. However, you can see consistent, incremental growth with the right business growth strategy. The key is to use the right tactics to achieve this growth. Some proven and effective tactics to try are highlighted below. Create a...
Debt is a common part of modern life, and most people will still have outside financial obligations left unpaid when they die. Those responsibilities will pass to their estates. The executors or personal representatives managing probate proceedings in Pennsylvania...
People have, by and large, gotten tired of grinding away at their desks for other people for less than they deserve. That fact alone – along with a robust labor market and low unemployment rates – led to the phenomenon known as the “Great Resignation.” In short, 2021...
A business partner can help your idea become a reality and decrease how much risk you take when starting a company. However, your partner can also be a big source of risk, as issues between the two of you could ultimately destroy the business you attempt to build...
As you look over your estate plan, one tool that you don’t want to forget about is a trust. Trusts come in a number of forms, but they have a few important purposes. They can help you protect your legacy, control your wealth, pass on your assets and protect your...
You may feel like you have a great idea for a business, but you're still nervous about putting 100% of your effort into that company. After all, it is just an idea, and the job you have at another company is what's paying your bills. How do you know if it's time to...
Your beloved parent is starting to get older now, and it’s your turn to make sure that they are looked after. Part of this involves ensuring that their estate planning needs are met. One thing they may want to consider is drafting a will. A watertight will can ensure...
Your company is growing from strength to strength, but that doesn’t mean you can get complacent. A key reason behind your success is that you’ve been frugal with finances. You’re considering ways that you can keep cutting costs without diminishing customer experience...