Did you know that Pennsylvania has laws in place that protect a spouse’s right to inherit? It is true. For instance, should a person die without a valid will in place, he or she is said to have died “intestate.” The Pennsylvania intestate law will then direct the process of distributing the...
Why You Should Think Twice About DIY Estate Planning
You may have seen the ads. You may have had several websites pop up when researching your estate planning options. There seems to be an ever-growing number of websites that tout DIY estate planning as the answer to any problems you may have with the estate planning process. The online estate...
What You Should Know About the Elective Share Law
Why would you want to disinherit your spouse? There can actually be a number of reasons why a person would want to do so, but those who attempt to do so may prove unsuccessful in this endeavor. While the law usually works to protect personal freedom regarding the disposition of property upon...
What is an S Corporation Versus a C Corporation?
Named for the respective parts of the Internal Revenue Code that they are taxed under, C corporations and S corporations have similarities and both can be solid choices for business incorporation. While they may share some important similarities, they also have important differences. Prior to selecting a C corporation versus an...
Selecting the Right Business Structure
When you start a business, it can be an exciting time, but also one filled with important decisions to make that will impact your business for the indefinite future. One such decision will be how to structure your business. There are a number of significant factors you should take into account...
PA Supreme Court Narrows The Test For Independent Contractor In A Special Touch V. Department Of Labor And Industry, 2020 WL 1932622 (PA. 2020)
Employers are generally obligated to pay unemployment compensation taxes for all employees. Significantly, independent contractors are not included as employees, therefore, the unemployment tax for a company with independent contractors is lower. Yet, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in the recent Decision of a Special Touch v. Dept. of Labor Industry, has narrowed the...
Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Passes Rigorous Certification Process
Jones, Gregg, Creehan, & Gerace has obtained a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Program verification for Mr. Robert Moore, a veteran with a service-related disability who owns Penny’s Medical Supply, Inc., in Ambridge, PA. Mr. Moore’s medical supply and device wholesale and distribution company will now be given the VA’s...
Criminal Background Checks Protect Tenants and Landlords
Every landlord is expected to run criminal background checks on prospective tenants in order to protect their current residents, but much more is expected of landlords leasing federally subsidized units. Because federal policy views state sex offenders as an imminent danger to other tenants, landlords renting federally subsidized housing are legally obligated...