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Should you place your property in a trust?

If you own real estate, consider using a trust as part of your estate plan. Trusts can safeguard your property as you age. Furthermore, a trust can enable the transfer of ownership and help your beneficiaries avoid probate. Trusts and estate planning A trust is a...

What should you do when encroachment is suspected?

Encroachment generally refers to a neighbor's unauthorized use or invasion of your property. As reported by Bankrate.com, encroachment includes constructing or extending physical structures over a boundary line. If a neighbor creates an intrusion onto your property,...

Three reasons why a suit to quiet title may be necessary

Title disputes are a common issue that can cost a great deal of time and money. They can also disrupt the landowner’s ability to use the land as he or she wishes. An action to quiet title is a legal action intended to settle ownership of a piece of property, thereby...

Preparing to tell your children about divorce

Even if you know a divorce is an answer to your marriage problems, you might feel concerned about its impact on your children. Acknowledging that changes to your family dynamic will affect your children can help you prepare for the challenges ahead. Telling your...

Should you review your estate plan?

After creating your estate plan, you can leave it alone for a few years. However, you cannot leave it alone indefinitely. Though no laws exist that dictate how or when you should review your estate plan, many sources will agree on one thing: that you should do it...

How can parental alienation harm your children?

After you and your ex-spouse finalize your divorce, you may start to feel settled into your child custody routine. However, if you notice your children reacting poorly and continually disrespecting you, you may start to wonder what is causing this change. Parental...

Understanding your rights as a tenant regarding eviction

If you lease commercial property and are facing an eviction, it is important to understand why the landlord is evicting you and what your rights are. According to Chron, a commercial renter does not have the same legal rights as a residential renter. However, the...

How can you avoid conflict during a divorce?

Dissolving a marriage is a tense experience. Feelings between both parties are bound to fray. Keeping conflicts at bay produces the smoothest results. If you are getting a divorce, use some strategies for maintaining civility. Communicate calmly Angering your...

What is manipulation of a testator?

The writer of a will is often the target of many forms of harassment, manipulation and even harm. This is because many people want to get their hands on the assets behind the will, or power of the estate itself. Manipulation is often one of the least obvious but most...

What 3 elements does a basic estate plan need?

Many adults across Pennsylvania know they need to craft estate plans, but many of them also neglect to do so, thinking they may not have enough time to do so or enough assets to make it worthwhile. If you place yourself within this category, know that even a simple,...

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