Understanding Estate Administration
Estate administration is a crucial process that occurs after an individual passes away. It involves managing and distributing the deceased person's assets according to their will or, if no will exists, in accordance with state laws. This article provides an overview of the estate administration process, outlines the key responsibilities of an executor, and discusses common challenges faced during this ...
Employment Law Update July 2025
In July 2025, federal actions on civil rights and labor policy made headlines, as Columbia University reached a record $21 million settlement over antisemitism claims, a federal court reversed job protections for a transgender teacher under Florida’s pronoun law, and the Department of Labor paused enforcement of an Obama-era rule expanding wage protections for home care workers. Get the details ...
How are Retirement Assets Divided in Divorce?
In a divorce case, retirement assets are subject to equitable division based upon enumerated statutory factors. Equitable distribution does not always mean equal division. For example, certain factors require the Court to consider current incomes, future earning capacities, and other financial circumstances. Often, the lower-earning spouse receives a majority of the marital assets, including retirement accounts and pensions. Marital assets ...
3 Dos and 3 Don’ts of Divorce
Do keep good financial records In a divorce case, parties are typically required to complete a financial disclosure form listing all income, assets, debts, and expenses. Additionally, parties often must provide financial records spanning several years before the divorce. Maintaining organized financial documentation and producing it on time will help you reduce legal fees, enable you and your divorce attorney ...
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 ...
