When you die, the inheritance that you leave behind for your family members will strongly influence how they remember you. Most people want to leave behind resources to reward loved ones and ensure their bright futures. Others may have to consider whether a family...
Year: 2021
4 tips to help new business owners start strong
Starting a business is a good way to help yourself build a company you believe in. This can be tough, though, especially in the first few years. To help you get started, these are four tips to help business owners build a business from the ground up the right way. ...
If your parent passes away with outstanding debt, is it now yours?
When your final living parent passes away, you know that you are going to get their assets in one capacity or another. These assets may be put in a will, put in a trust, given as gifts before they pass away or otherwise passed down to the next generation. If you have...
How a specialized real estate agent can help estate executors
If you’re the executor of an estate that includes a residential property that has to go through probate, you have a considerable responsibility – and a lot of work – ahead of you. Not only do you have to worry about selling the property or distributing it to one or...
3 business tips for creatives
Whether you’re a mixed media artist, a writer, a graphics designer or some other kind of creative sort, you’ve got plenty of ideas and plenty of opportunities. What you may not have, however, is experience running your own business. It’s tough to launch your career...
Yes, you can grow your business with social media
As a small business owner, you always want to find ways to improve the flow of your business. You want to see increased profits year over year and to make money doing what you enjoy. Harnessing the power of social media is one way to do this that can help you stay...
Will you have to pay estate taxes during probate in Pennsylvania?
When your loved one passes away and leaves a large estate, there are many concerns for you to address. You will have to locate and secure all of the assets in the estate. More assets often means more debt, so you will have to take steps to locate and notify about the...
Do young entrepreneurs need a business license in Pennsylvania?
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...
3 key benefits of forming an LLC
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...
Happening now: The largest wealth transfer in history
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,...