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Dying Without a Will: The State Decides Who Gets Your Assets, Not You
When a person dies without a will in Pennsylvania, their estate is distributed according to the state's intestate succession laws. These laws determine the order of inheritance and how assets are allocated among surviving relatives. Understanding these rules is crucial for those navigating the probate process without a will. Intestate Succession Laws in Pennsylvania Intestate succession laws in Pennsylvania are ...
How to Protect Your Assets During Divorce
In divorce cases, it is difficult to protect assets. Property acquired during the marriage, regardless of title, is generally subject to equitable distribution in divorce cases. However, spouses are not powerless in protecting their marital and non-marital assets. First, spouses can sign a pre-nuptial agreement (also known as a prenuptial contract or premarital agreement) prior to marriage. Through a pre-nuptial ...
The Necessity of Special Needs Trusts
Planning for the future of a loved one with a disability can be emotionally and legally complex. For families navigating government benefits like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid, even a well-meaning financial gift or inheritance can unintentionally jeopardize access to critical support. One powerful tool to protect both benefits and quality of life is the Special Needs Trust (SNT) ...
Employment Law Update June 2025
In June 2025, a federal court ruling limits the EEOC’s former LGBTQ+ workplace guidance, the Third Circuit emphasizes stronger standards for religious accommodations in an Atlantic City beard ban case, and Philadelphia’s new POWER Act sets a bold precedent for local worker protections and employer accountability. Get the latest details in this month’s update. Federal Court Strikes Key Portions of ...
MacElree Harvey Marks 10 Years of Leadership by CEO Michelle Foster
West Chester, PA | June 25, 2025 MacElree Harvey proudly celebrates ten years of leadership by Chief Executive Officer Michelle Foster. Appointed CEO following her tenure as Chief Financial Officer, Michelle Foster guided MacElree Harvey through a pivotal shift from a managing partner model to a CEO-led structure. This shift redefined the firm’s leadership for the modern era and positioned ...
Can You Get Divorced If Your Spouse Refuses to Sign?
It is possible to resolve almost any issue that arises during a divorce through an agreement between spouses. However, if couples were able to cooperate easily, they likely wouldn’t be seeking a divorce in the first place. While a spouse’s refusal to cooperate or refusal to sign divorce papers can delay the process, it cannot stop a divorce from proceeding ...
When Can You Modify a Custody Order?
A parent’s ability to modify a custody order in Delaware depends upon the nature of the modification request, whether the prior custody order was entered by a Judge after a hearing on the merits, and the length of time that has passed between the entry of the prior order and the modification request. Delaware distinguishes between “custody” and “visitation” under ...
Supreme Court Ends Extra Burden for Majority-Group Discrimination Claims
On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously struck down the “background circumstances” rule in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, reshaping how employment discrimination claims are evaluated under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The now-invalidated rule had required plaintiffs from majority groups—typically white or male employees—to provide extra evidence showing their employer might discriminate against ...
