A guardianship is established when a person, who becomes the ward, is deemed incapacitated and, thus, unable to make and communicate informed decisions. Viewed as a restrictive arrangement that impedes the ward’s fundamental rights, guardianship is often seen as a last resort and courts will explore other options prior to the...
Put Estate Plan Update at the Top of Your Moving To-Do List
Did you take advantage of the summer season to relocate? With the nice weather and kids out of school, it can be a great time to move. As we settle into September, and the weather begins to cool and the kids go back to school, you may very well still have things...
What Is a DBA and Do You Need One in Pennsylvania?
Is your company incorporated under one name, but wants to operate under a different name? This need can arise under a number of circumstances, but if you find yourself in this situation, you will want to know what steps you may need to take to make sure your business is properly operating...
How to Protect Your Business from Lawsuits
If you are planning to start your own business, you probably know that there are going to be some unavoidable costs of doing business. This is just a reality of entrepreneurship. You should also know, however, that there are some significant, but avoidable costs of business. For instance, being hit with...
The Importance of a Durable Power of Attorney for Aging Parents
Yes, a big part of estate planning may be about how you want your property to transfer and who you want it to go to after you pass away. Another critical part of estate planning, however, involves putting legal tools in place that protect you and your wishes while you are...
To Buy or Lease Business Equipment?
When you are starting up and running a business, there seems to be an endless number of choices to make. For instance, should you buy or lease the equipment you need to run your business? This choice can have significant impacts on your business finances and flexibility, so it is important...
Do You Have a Business Succession Plan in Place?
We pour ourselves into our business. Our time, our money, and so much more goes into building up a successful enterprise and seeing it thrive throughout the years. For all that we put into our businesses, it is surprising that so many people continue to operate their businesses without a business...
Have You Planned for Your Digital Assets?
We are now fully immersed in the digital age. There are fewer and fewer of us that will remember a time before we had internet access, let alone those who remember when internet access was a rare and hot commodity. Because of the intertwinement our lives have with the digital landscape, there...
Common Grounds for Contesting a Will
Did you know that the validity of a will can be contested? Will contests can be a big headache for all involved and can create serious delays in probate proceedings. Many times, family members who may feel slighted by the contents of a will may bring a contest when the contents...
What Is a Noncompete Agreement?
In setting up a business for long-term success, there are various agreements that you should consider putting in place. Some employers, for instance, use noncompete agreements to protect operational secrets, marketing strategies, and more. Noncompete agreements, however, do restrict an employee’s ability to seek other employment and, thus, due to the...