It’s only a matter of time before the proposed federal estate tax legislation takes effect on estate planning strategies. You’ll probably not have read the 881 pages of the legislation or the House Budget Committee’s Report by January 1, 2022, when...
Every parent should consider what legal documents can protect their children if tragedy strikes – and parents die or become incapacitated. Parents in Berks County should review their estate planning needs with an experienced lawyer as soon as their children are born....
For many who think estates are for the rich and famous, they may be surprised to learn that they actually have one too. When you consider the possessions you own, such as a home, vehicles, expensive silverware set, or work tools from your construction business, you...
Same-sex Marriages, Domestic Partnerships, and Civil Unions: Interchangeable or Distinct? The ways of living that we’ve been accustomed to over the years are constantly changing. One area of impactful change is marriages. In the US today, what’s classified...
Getting married and starting a new life with your spouse is a challenging undertaking filled with love, joy, frustration, and compromise. Unfortunately, when couples with children from previous relationships tie the knot, the possibility for conflicting goals and...
