Entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania and around the country make many decisions when they start new commercial ventures, and one of the most important of them is choosing which legal structure their businesses should have. Sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations...
One of the most important aspects of estate planning is designating beneficiaries for your assets, which helps to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes in the event of your death. However, beneficiary designations can be easily overlooked or...
Selling a home can be exciting for any Pennsylvania resident. It’s important to have the right tips at your disposal during the process. Clean and declutter It’s a good idea to thoroughly clean and clear out clutter when selling your home. You might want to rent a...
Everybody talks about death and retirement and taxes, but nobody talks about all three topics in one discussion. In addition, few people want to talk about a legal process that could happen 20 or more years in the future. However, every person and family has to...
When buying a house in Pennsylvania, closing is the last process you'll go through. This is where you'll finally transfer the agreed-upon money and get the keys to your new home. You should understand the things that happen during the closing process to prepare...
Estate planning needs have changed a lot over the years. Today, passing on the keywords to online accounts can be more important than making sure your Pennsylvania heirs know the combination to your safe deposit box. If you have valuable digital assets, you’ll want to...
Zoning serves an important function in our society. It restricts certain types of industries to specific areas so that you don’t have to worry about having an oil refinery spring up in the middle of your residential neighborhood. Sometimes, however, you may want to...
Now that you have taken three deep breaths and understand that creating an estate plan is not that difficult, you roll up your sleeves and take charge. You are no longer bound to paralysis analysis. You have chosen to create a will. And you understand that many...
In many ways, the success of a business is firmly rooted in the strength of its contracts. Whether the company is drafting initial contracts, revising them to match the changing needs of the business or protecting their interests when a violation occurs, the...
Business principals across Butler County and other regions spanning Pennsylvania are typically a proactive and forward-thinking group. They have to be, of course. The commercial realm does not favor passive, ill-informed and unprepared actors. American business owners...
