If you have been named an executor of an estate for a Pennsylvania decedent, you may have to deal with ancillary probate, even if you don't have to do so within the state. Why is this necessary, and what are the procedures? Sometime necessary for other states If a...
Low back pain after a car accident in Pennsylvania
Based on information from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, there were 1,230 motor vehicle accidents in Pennsylvania in 2022. Accidents like these can cause injuries that result in lower back pain. Disc damage A bulging disc and a herniated disc affect...
Common causes of motorcycle accidents
Motorcycle accidents in Pennsylvania and around the country claim about 5,000 lives every year according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and most of the riders and passengers who die in these crashes are under the age of 30....
Could a Chapter 20 bankruptcy be the best option for debt relief?
According to records maintained by United States Courts, 413,616 people from Pennsylvania and around the country filed bankruptcy in 2021. Bankruptcy is a way for individuals and business entities to petition state courts for relief from debt they are unable to pay....
Tips for buying a house in 2023
Before looking at Pennsylvania homes to buy, you need to check your financial situation. The first step in the home-buying process should include a talk with a mortgage loan originator at your local bank or credit union. Secure your financing Unless you plan on making...
When can a beneficiary sue a trustee?
When a Pennsylvania resident creates a trust, the party they choose to manage and distribute the trust assets has a great deal of responsibility. Trustees are fiduciaries because they are legally responsible for managing other people’s money. This means that they are...
AI could eliminate car accidents, but will it?
Human error plays a role in almost all motor vehicle accidents in Pennsylvania, which is why many experts believe that the roads will be much safer when cars drive themselves while human beings stare at their phones, look out of windows or take naps. Carmakers are...
Steps to take when filing Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Financial problems can happen to anyone. Recovering from these problems is what matters most. One option Pennsylvania residents have when dealing with a financial crisis is to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection. Chapter 13 protection will allow you to...
What is Chapter 13?
When a consumer files for bankruptcy, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 are the main options. Chapter 7 involves liquidating assets to cover creditor claims, but many people do not qualify for this category. Some might not even prefer it. Chapter 13 becomes the bankruptcy...
Rollover collisions and injuries in Pennsylvania
Not all car accidents are the same, and a rear-end collision differs significantly from a T-bone collision. Sometimes, a particular type of impact results in equally particular injuries. For example, rear-end accidents might lead to whiplash neck injuries. Head-on...