The word "bankruptcy" is a frightening one to most Pennsylvania consumers. No matter how it got to that point, discovering that one's financial situation is in a predicament is, indeed, an overwhelming experience. While each person's economic situation may vary from...
Drunk driving, explained
Sometimes, driving home after a drink or two seems the wisest option. Because each outing can take its own unexpected turns, it can often be difficult to prepare for a safe ride home after a drink. When a Pennsylvania driver feels that a drunk driving charge has been...
What are the estate taxes in Pennsylvania?
“Nothing is certain except death and taxes” is a well-known saying, and Pennsylvania and other states combine these certainties into one with what is known as “death taxes.” It is not an estate tax, but rather an inheritance tax that applies to...
Understanding the situation after a criminal charge
Discovering that a lawsuit lies ahead can be incredibly confusing and upsetting. When that situation involves violence, it can become all the more difficult to manage and even understand. There are a number of criminal defenses Pennsylvania residents can make,...
An HOA dispute can quickly become an expensive headache
Imagine finding your dream home and paying a lot of money to get settled, only to discover that a previously undisclosed issue made the property very difficult to live in. To make matters worse, the problem would be easily resolved if not for the stubborn inaction of...
Pennsylvania’s changing dui laws
What once started as a pleasant evening out could easily take a turn for the worse if drunk driving is involved. However, there are gray areas in which a driver gets behind the wheel after only one drink, all while maintaining good judgment and control. Despite the...
Too many on St. Paddy’s Day can give you more than a hangover
First, there was Chicago and then came Boston and now Philadelphia rounds out the top three list for best St. Patricks's day celebrations. With 32 million Irish-Americans located stateside, the Irish in Ireland are outnumbered six fold. Around 39 percent of the...
Common issues homeowners face
There is hardly a more exciting life chapter than one that involves buying a home. Whether the property is new or old, homeowners can celebrate their financial independence and say goodbye to looming rental fees when they take this major step. Welcoming a new home...
