A lot of small businesses try to cut their expenses and simplify their operations. This is understandable, especially given the fact that taking steps to increase efficiency can lead to increased output and profits. But when these measures include foregoing legal...
When Pennsylvania residents are finally ready to sit down and get started on their estate plans, usually their first question is: Where do I start? That is understandable, as there are many different options when it comes to estate planning and each person’s estate...
As a Pennsylvania business owner, one of your biggest responsibilities is ensuring your business is protected. You have worked hard to create and maintain a thriving business and making a mistake can be costly. When you reach a deal with a supplier or client, you...
The business that has been in your family for generations may have grown from a small family-run enterprise in Hazleton to a large company with many workers, many customers and significant assets. Managing a large business differs from running a small business, but...
As the U.S. economy appears heading toward recovery, it may or may bring along with it the commercial real estate market. Time will tell, but economists speculate that the commercial real estate market likely will take longer to bounce back as companies reexamine...
A lot of people who engage in estate planning worry not only about the future of their loved ones, but also the viability of their estate. They find themselves concerned about the longevity of their assets and whether they’ll be used appropriately once they’re gone....
Real estate transactions can often seem straightforward. But there are pitfalls which can appear if care is not taken to avoid them. Making intelligent decisions early in the process of any transaction can help you avoid misunderstandings and even litigation. Letter...
It is just as important to keep an estate plan fresh and up-to-date as it is to have one to begin with. Estate planners should be familiar with important times to update their estate plan. No two estate plans are alike and estate planning tools provide the flexibility...
Getting started with a new business idea can be an exciting time. Of course, any new venture can be a challenge without the help and support of your friends and family. While you are talking about your vision for your new company, you may find yourself inspiring...
Once you and any other parents are gone, all your children may have left is one another. For many Pennsylvania residents working on their estate plans, figuring out how to leave assets behind to siblings without causing strife between or among them is an important...