A power of attorney (POA) is a document that gives someone the legal right to make decisions for someone else. The individual with a power of attorney is the agent, while the individual allowing a power of attorney is the principal. However, POAs have various forms...
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Understanding auto insurance policies
A car accident can be jarring in many ways. On top of the physical ramifications of a critical injury, your wallet can hurt as well. Medical bills and vehicle repairs are just a few things that can cost you a great deal of money after an accident. Insurance coverage...
Considerations when selling an inherited home
If you inherit a home from parents or other relatives, you may not necessarily want to live in the property. Before selling the home, careful preparation can reduce the risk of legal issues related to the sale. Keep these considerations in mind when selling an...
What happens at a real estate closing?
You found the home you want to buy, went through the application process and finally have a closing date. During your mortgage closing appointment, you will finalize your mortgage and sale documents as well as receive the keys to your new house. Many mortgage closings...
Four estate plan considerations for small business owners
Each year, people throughout Pennsylvania decide to become small business owners. Owning a small business can be a great way to earn money while doing something you love. With that said, you can protect your business by creating an estate plan. Before doing this, here...
Common mistakes that people make when filing for SSD
When you file for Social Security Disability benefits in Pennsylvania, a single error might cause the office to deny your claim. This could delay your acceptance for days or even weeks. To get your disability check as soon as possible, it's important that you review...
Many celebrities lack wills
Pennsylvania fans of actor Chadwick Boseman might be surprised to learn that he died without a will. Boseman was diagnosed with cancer in 2016 and died in August 2020. His wife listed the value of his estate as $938,500 when she filed to be named administrator. The...
Why is distracted driving so dangerous?
Over the last 10 years, distracted driving has become the top cause of accidents in the United States. Even while many states, including Pennsylvania, have toughened laws to curb distracted driving in recent years, more than 2,800 people died in distracted driving...
Selling your late parents’ property
Before your parents died, each named you as executor of their estate. Now that both have passed away, you've had a few offers on their home here in Delaware County.As an only child, there are no siblings with which to split the profits. But, don't forget your good old...
Using a health-care proxy: An essential part of an estate plan
There are plenty of reasons to get started on your estate plan as soon as you can. While you might feel healthy or young now, the reality is that anything could happen to take that away from you or result in your death. From a random illness to a car crash, there is...
