Central Montgomery County Estate Planning And Divorce Law Blog
Who are the best candidates for prenuptial agreements?
If you are about to get married in Pennsylvania, you may wonder whether or not you should get a prenuptial agreement. Maybe you are already married and now have assets you would like to protect in the event of a divorce. Is a postnuptial agreement worth the work? Even...
Lessons you can learn from celebrity estate plan mistakes
Celebrity deaths always make the news, but you may not often hear about what happens after unless there is an issue with the estate. Recently, Prince's estate got a lot of press because he died without a will, which is still causing problems for his family. This...
Analyzing a prenup’s enforceability
Premarital agreements may be losing some of their stigma in Pennsylvania and elsewhere in the country. In fact, according to Business Insider, the popularity of these documents is on the rise as people marry later and enter relationships with more of their own assets...
Can science predict your chances of divorce?
You and your long-time spouse care about each other and your shared lives in Pennsylvania, but you may wonder if you still love each other. To determine whether divorce could be in your shared future, learn what science has to say. Business Insider gathered several...
What are the penalties for hiding assets?
Pennsylvanian couples who are in the middle of a divorce will have to look at things like property and asset division. For some people, the thought of losing assets to an ex-spouse can get under their skin to the point that they may act rashly and attempt to hide...
How can estate planning help save the family farm?
Farming and ranching are the backbones of this country. Without these industries, people would have no food to eat and the economy would suffer. This is why it is so important to keep family farms and ranches running and pass them from generation to generation in...
How should I prepare for my custody hearing?
Child custody hearings can be very stressful for all involved. You obviously want what’s best for your child, but it can be difficult to present your point of view of to the court in a way that resonates. Being prepared for your hearing not only diminishes stress, but...
How does Pennsylvania define physical and legal custody?
One of the unknowns in your Pennsylvania divorce may be how the courts will divide responsibility for your child and his or her living arrangements between you and the other parent. According to the Pennsylvania Bar Association, here are some facts about custody that...
What legal documents should you include in your estate plan?
You, like other Pennsylvania residents, may be reticent to think about the worst coming to pass. However, accidents happen, and age is an inevitable part of life. Having a thorough estate plan may provide you with peace of mind that, should something happen to you,...
Including a special needs trust in your estate plan
If you are a Pennsylvania resident who has a child, spouse or other loved one living with a disability; you may want to ensure they are safe and taken care of after you pass on. One of the most effective ways to do this is to set up a trust for him or her. At the Law...