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When people hear the term “estate planning,” they often think of the ultra-wealthy passing down grand estates, businesses, or millions of dollars. But estate planning isn’t just for the rich—it’s for everyone.

If you’ve been involved in an accident in Pennsylvania, you may be wondering who will pay for your medical bills. Accidents, whether they occur on the road, at work, or in public spaces, can leave victims with serious injuries and a heavy financial burden.

Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance system found in all 50 states that pay medical expenses and lost wages (up to a limit) when an employee is injured or falls ill due to work-related activities or workplace conditions.

According to statistics compiled after 2021 by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), there are about 13 reported auto crashes in Pennsylvania every hour, resulting in three fatalities a day—along with 191 injuries.

When your financial situation changes, you're likely to wonder how this impacts your child support responsibilities. One common question we encounter is, "Do my increased bills increase my monthly child support amount?"

Leaving an abusive marriage is a challenging and emotionally taxing process, but it's crucial to understand the steps and resources available in Pennsylvania to help you through this difficult time.

When a couple decides to separate or divorce, financial assistance may be required from one spouse to another.   Spousal support and alimony pendente lite (APL) are two types of financial support that may be ordered by a court during divorce proceedings.

Facing child custody issues can be an emotionally taxing and challenging time. The process can stir a plethora of emotions, from anxiety and uncertainty to deep-seated concerns about the welfare and future of your child.

According to the most recent Pew Research Center study, about 23% of U.S. children below 18 years live with one parent and no other adults. During a marital dissolution, parents must create a feasible child custody agreement and parenting to determine each parent's roles, rights, and responsibilities.

The pandemic and the hyperinflation that followed it have had the effect of raising the valuation of people’s estates. Though the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has no estate tax and the federal estate tax is currently pegged at $12.92 million in assets before any tax sets in, the reality is that many individuals and couples can face tax considerations when doing their estate planning. Their estate and their children can be on the hook for up to 40 percent of the asset valuation.