Johnstown Legal Issues Blog
How do you fund your trust?
Funding your trust is the most critical part of any estate plan that you make. Having all your affairs in order when you have created a trust and put all the support documents in place is not the end of the story. Your trust or your plan must be funded. Funding your...
Women face challenges after later-life divorce
For those in Pennsylvania who decide to divorce after age 50, a number of factors come into sharper focus. For example, a divorce later in life may be affected by health issues, it could affect finances to a greater degree and it could involve a complicated division...
What are some mistakes I should avoid when planning my estate?
As you begin estate planning in Pennsylvania, you may hear a lot about what you should do. There is not a lot of talk about the common mistakes that people make in their estate plans. Making a mistake can cost your heirs a lot of time and money, so understand the...
Not drinking becoming normalized with sober bars
Sobriety seems to be having a moment in pop culture currently, and pop-up sober bars in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, are arising to meet it. The name seems to be a bit of a misnomer as a number of the establishments serve a variety of both alcoholic and nonalcoholic...
Legal steps to take when raising a grandchild
Approximately 2.7 million American adults provide full-time care for one or more grandchildren. According to data published by PBS News Hour in 2016, this number represents an increase of 7% since 2009. If you are one of the grandparents raising grandchildren, you may...
A grandparent’s rights to grandchildren in Pennsylvania
Understanding your rights and legal options as a grandparent during a divorce, child neglect case or another legal matter can be difficult. Each state has unique rules in terms of visitation. You must learn the laws in Pennsylvania to protect the rights you may have....
What are some of the consequences of drunk driving?
Driving while intoxicated puts your life at risk, as well as risking other drivers you encounter on the road. In addition to these consequences, there are a whole host of legal issues that may occur if you’re arrested for DUI. These consequences include exorbitant...
Does Medicare cover long-term care?
Many people across the United States and right here in Pennsylvania are thinking about the extended years of their lives. While people are living longer than ever these days and this is a fantastic feat of medical science, it also increases the likelihood that you...
How can I help my kids through a divorce?
Divorce is messy enough if it is only you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse going through the process. But, if like many couples in Pennsylvania, you have children going through it with you, the process becomes eminently more complicated. You may be wondering, “How can I...
Finding time to revise your estate plan
Making revisions to an existing estate plan can be tricky for a number of reasons, whether someone has uncertainty regarding certain aspects of the law or cannot decide whether a particular decision will be good for their estate and serve the best interests of their...
