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Month: March 2018

Personal bankruptcy: common causes and current outlooks

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 the next, what are some common causes of bankruptcy, and what might America’s outlook on the topic look like?…

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 unfairly given, they may decide to turn to legal assistance. First, however,…

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 specific property of residents of the Keystone State. According to FindLaw, the tax also applies to residents of…

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, but there are also other factors involved in these situations that can create gray areas. One unique aspect to Pennsylvania’s laws…

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 the homeowner’s association (HOA). This has been the nightmare scenario for one Pennsylvania…

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 minor effects just one drink can have on the body, Pennsylvania’s drunk driving…

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 sweet home has many perks, but are there some hidden challenges that Pennsylvania homeowners might…

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 population in Philly has claimed Irish heritage so it should come as no surprise that the town knows…