If you've been named the executor of your mother's estate, then you've been charged with the important responsibility of managing her assets and finalizing outstanding details pertaining to the estate. This might involve guiding the estate through the probate...
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Multi-vehicle collision in Pennsylvania injures 8
Everyday, residents in Pennsylvania use their vehicles to get to and from various destinations. While automobiles are viewed as commodities, they have a significant and important role in most American's lives. Without personal vehicles, individuals might not have a...
Dealing with high medical bills after a wreck? We can help
As previous posts on this blog have discussed, many different types of car accidents can leave a resident of the Pittsburgh metro area seriously injured. At our law office, we take the approach that every car accident is a serious matter, at least on the emotional...
Woman killed while responding to another accident
When tragedy strikes it is not uncommon for others to want to step in and help. However, providing service to those in need can sometimes put responders in the way of harm. Just recently a Pennsylvania woman was killed when she responded to a car accident and was...
3 things to know about a special needs child and your estate plan
Having a child with special needs presents you with a host of challenges. One thing that you probably think about a lot is what is going to happen to your child when you pass away. It is imperative that you take steps now to protect your child when the inevitable...
Why parents should appoint a guardian for their child
No parent wants to anticipate passing away before their children are grown and capable to take care of themselves. However, it is an unfortunate reality that some individuals, whether due to illness or accidents, will die before their kids reach the age of majority....
Negligence may serve as a basis for a car accident lawsuit
Most personal injury claims are based on the legal theory of negligence. If the injured party can show that his or her damages were caused by the other party's negligence, then the injured party can generally seek compensation for those damages. In common parlance,...
Annual gifts can reduce estate tax liabilities
Cranberry Township residents often hope that they will be able to leave their loved ones something when they pass away. A carefully crafted estate plan can help achieve that goal, and attorneys in the area can help interested readers accomplish their estate planning...
Estate planning mistakes made by high profile celebrities
It may seem as though celebrities have so many people available to help them that there is no way they could possibly make mistakes when it comes to something as important as estate planning. However, as highlighted by a string of celebrity deaths over the last...
Vehicle collisions with bicyclists can be deadly
The cold weather of winter may be keeping many Cranberry Township residents from imagining that they are outdoors and on a bike ride. However, spring will be here in a matter of months and before long local vehicles will have to share the roads with smaller,...