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...
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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...
Your health care proxy matters: Handle the coronavirus
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 pandemic to a car crash, there is...
What to do when making an insurance claim after a car crash
A car crash has the potential to cause serious injury, while also impacting your mental health. The best way to protect against the longstanding impact of an accident is to receive immediate medical attention.Once you understand your injuries and have a treatment plan...
Securing a home you need to sell as an estate administrator
There are so many concerns you have to face as the executor of an estate that it can be easy to overlook certain details. For example, an executor could miss assets hidden in unusual places if they don't confirm with family members. They could also fail to consider...
Rush hour is a dangerous time on the road
Even when you do your best to avoid rush hour traffic, this isn't always possible. This is particularly true if your commute takes you in close proximity to Philadelphia or another major city.Rush hour is one of the most dangerous times on the road, so it's imperative...
Executors should focus on getting the best price for real estate
Serving as an executor is a stressful job that has very few perks. One of the few benefits that an executor or administrator enjoys is the ability to control how and when the estate sells and disperses various assets. When it comes to major assets, such as real...
3 examples of successful slip-and-fall accident cases
Even though property owners are supposed to keep their premises as safe as possible for visitors, not all of them do this. In fact, slip-and-fall incidents are common occurrences on many properties in Pennsylvania for this reason. Fortunately, those who are seriously...