There are a variety of different legal documents that people can draft as part of an estate plan. Many testators thinking about the future focus solely on wills. After all, a will can help people accomplish many of their top priorities in an estate planning scenario....
Butler Estate Planning And Real Estate Blog
Why you should take the time to create an estate plan
When the topic of estate planning comes up, you might imagine it’s a task you can push aside because you have plenty of time before you need to get around to addressing it. Or perhaps you perceive estate planning as an important, daunting task, and you end up...
Why people need support during a home purchase transaction
Buying a home is an iconic part of the American dream. Especially if someone has always been a renter previously, they may become very excited at the prospect of buying their next residence. Home buyers often have a list of property characteristics that are necessary...
How a commercial real estate transaction can affect a company’s success
The right facilities can make all the difference for a growing a new company. Organizations may need a space in which to manufacture products or a retail outlet to sell items to customers. Acquiring commercial real estate can be a complicated process. Business owners...
Growing businesses inevitably encounter legal challenges
Those bitten by the entrepreneurial bug often have a lot of motivation to do as much of the work for their startup as possible themselves. Many people form their organizations without representation or guidance. They make decisions about insurance coverage on their...
Choosing the right type of legal entity to form your business
Among the first decisions you should make as an entrepreneur is choosing a business structure. While this might seem like an easy business decision, it’s a consequential and nuanced process. Your choice can significantly impact ownership structure, tax obligations and...
How attorneys can help during the probate process
When a person dies in Pennsylvania, someone must deal with their assets and personal items and distribute them to heirs. However, before that can happen, the individual administering the estate must pay any necessary debts and taxes, going through probate court to...
Benefits of working with an estate planning attorney
By hiring an estate planning attorney in Pennsylvania, you can make sure that your assets are managed and dispensed to your heirs per your wishes. Online and DIY options exist for the basics, but many people need the expertise of an experienced attorney to handle the...
When is a real estate attorney useful?
Buying a home in Pennsylvania can be a major undertaking. If you aren't careful, it can also be a huge financial liability. Not every new home buyer is experienced enough to know all potential pitfalls. This is why many experts believe that legal counsel is...
How an experienced CRE attorney reduces risk and saves you money
When investors get involved in buying, leasing or selling commercial real estate in Pennsylvania, having an experienced commercial real estate attorney on the team becomes essential. The commercial real estate (CRE) industry involves a great deal of complexity, and...