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...
Butler Estate Planning And Real Estate Blog
The anatomy of a real estate closing in Pennsylvania
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...
Don’t forget to include digital assets in your estate plan
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...
Obtaining a variance from your city’s zoning laws
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...
The important traits needed in an executor
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...
4 types of breach of contract disputes
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...
Commercial leases present distinct challenges, opportunities
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...
How to know when you need to update your estate plan
After creating an estate plan, many people will let it sit for years without reviewing or revising it. Yet, adopting a hands-off approach to estate planning is risky. While updating your plan for every life change is unnecessary, certain events – and the passing of...
What happens when one side backs out of a signed real estate deal?
There is no such thing as a small real estate deal. Any time you are involved in buying, selling or leasing property, there are big dollars and big dreams on the line. With so much at stake, it’s vital that everything goes off without a hitch. So what happens when...
Why do some Americans shy away from estate planning?
Many Americans are unaware of the various benefits associated with estate planning. But who can blame them? Many Americans age without learning about the benefits of saving, investing, or estate planning. What many Americans have come to believe is that estate...