When establishing a comprehensive estate plan, you most likely have some questions and concerns regarding the handling of your affairs upon your passing. Minimizing -- if not completely avoiding -- any contention between surviving family members along with creating as...
Attorneys Who Understand Their Clients
Hermitage Legal Blog
What will happen during your divorce?
If you have recently made the decision to divorce, you know that your life is about to change in different ways. You may have to move, you may not see your children every day, and you will certainly experience changes in your financial situation. You know that divorce...
What happens during the estate administration process?
One of the most complex aspects of losing a loved one is handling his or her property after death. Those left behind have the responsibility of settling remaining affairs, honoring the wishes of the deceased regarding what happens to his or her personal assets and...
The specific types of workers’ comp benefits available to you
If you suffer an injury at work, you know that this event can affect your life in multiple ways. You could find yourself dealing with serious injuries that impact your everyday life, as well as your ability to continue doing your job as you did in the past. You may...
Getting you back to work after your work accident
When you go to work, you are likely not expecting to experience a situation in which you will find yourself injured. However, work accidents happen, and you could suffer injuries that may be painful, debilitating and expensive. Thankfully, your Pennsylvania employer...
Why you should make important medical decisions in advance
You cannot predict the future, and you cannot control what will happen in the months or years ahead. However, one productive thing you can do is to plan well for all contingencies, including medical incapacitation or an emergency situation. It may not seem pleasant to...
A basic understanding of workers’ compensation benefits
It can be devastating to suffer an injury on the job. What may seem like a minor incident can result in extended pain and suffering, as well as time away from work, accumulating medical bills and other complications. If your injury was the result of an accident at...
The specific ways that joint custody could benefit your family
Your divorce will have an inevitable impact on every member of your family. Even if you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse wish to remain amicable and focused on the needs of your children, you will want to be aware of the ways that your family could experience changes as...
Why you need a title search before buying a home in Crawford County
Buying a new home can seem to involve a million steps. There is the endless amount of paperwork to fill out and sign, the search for a place that you like and is within your budget, and the back-and-forth negotiations with the seller. Though it's natural to get...
Should you add a trust to your estate plan?
As an adult, you understand how important it is to focus on planning for the future. You do not have to be wealthy or possess significant valuable assets to benefit from creating an estate plan. Even the creation of a will can provide you with certain benefits, such...