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Written By: Robert L. Buzzendore, Esquire Pennsylvania does not allow a spouse to disinherit the other spouse. If a spouse is disinherited, the law provides different remedies depending on whether the spouse died with or without a Will. If the spouse died without a...
Written By: Robert L. Buzzendore, Esquire On December 14, 2020, in Goodwin v. Goodwin, the Superior Court entered an important decision regarding life insurance and IRA proceeds in a divorce case. Goodwin v. Goodwin, 2020 PA Super 284, 2338 EDA 2019. The issue was...
Most parents will never admit they have a favorite child, no matter how often their kids beg to know. Most parents won’t admit it because they don’t have a favorite child. They love their children in different ways and maintain unique relationships with each of their...
What is probate, and how can you avoid it in Pennsylvania? Probate is the legal process that occurs after a person dies regardless of whether they had a valid will. In Pennsylvania, if a person creates an estate plan, their property is typically distributed according...
Written By: Robert L. Buzzendore, Esquire Sometimes a person will work “odd jobs” for a company to receive income. The company may consider the person to be an independent contractor instead of an employee because an independent contractor is not eligible for...
Written By: Robert L. Buzzendore, Esquire A Will is beneficial because it provides guidance and direction on how to handle your personal property and/or real estate after your death. On the other hand, a Will does not handle items with a beneficiary such as a...
Written By: Robert L. Buzzendore, Esquire Centuries ago a formal contract which required no consideration was sealed using wax, an embossed impression or other individual mark. The sealing of the contract showed the solemn occasion of entering into the contract....
Written By: Robert L. Buzzendore, Esquire Besides numerous federal law and regulations governing firearms, Pennsylvania laws govern firearms and who may possess them. Section 6105 of the PA Uniform Firearms Act identifies persons who are not allowed to possess, own...
Written By: William F. Hoffmeyer, Esquire This blog involves a case from which an appeal was taken from the probate of a will that was actually prepared by an attorney but signed in the attorney’s absence in the hospital in the presence of the sole beneficiary. This...
Written By: Robert L. Buzzendore, Esquire Grandparents have custody rights under the law, but they must satisfy the legal requirements to file a custody complaint. Legal standing is the ability to file a complaint. One of the ways grandparents may obtain standing and...