If you die without a will in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, certain assets, including property, will be distributed based on the laws Interstate Succession. It is important to note that not all property is passed down by will. Certain assets, such as assets held in joint tenancy or tenancy by the entirety, policies of life insurance, Individual Retirements Accounts (IRAs)…
It is recommended that you prepare this and give copies to your Executor and next of kin in a sealed envelope labeled “To be opened in the event of my death or incompetency.” It is not necessary to sign it, or to have it witnessed or notarized, but you certainly may sign it. You may also give those people an…
Important Steps to Take if Involved in a Car Crash If you are involved in a car crash, there are several important steps that you should take to best protect yourself, both medically and legally: Step 1: Contact the police – By contacting the police, you will ensure that a record of the incident is made and that the proper…
Is There Alimony in Pennsylvania? There are three types of support available to the dependent spouse: spousal support, alimony pendente lite and alimony. Spousal support and alimony pendente lite are forms of support which can be awarded to a dependent spouse after the parties’ separate but prior to the entry of a decree in divorce. Alimony is awarded to a…
As the only attorney who sits on the Board of Directors of the Brain Association of Pennsylvania (BIAPA), I get a lot of referrals from both attorneys and medical professionals who treat patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBI’s). Most of the cases that make it to my desk involve individuals and their families who have suffered great losses because of…
Duty Owed by Possessor of Land to the Public In Pennsylvania, the purpose for which a person enters onto another’s property will dictate the duty which the possessor of the land owes to that person and that person’s legal rights for any injuries suffered while they are on that property. Trespasser: If you enter another’s property without permission, you are…
Just as there are laws regarding divorce in Pennsylvania, there are laws about marriage. These laws address issues such as obtaining a marriage license, a required 3 day waiting period, obtaining a syphilis test and taking an oral examination. There are restrictions on who individuals can marry, including, minors, incompetents, persons under the influence and relatives.The laws also set forth…
For many years I have been including a code of conduct dealing with behavior at meetings in the association’s governing documents and providing methods for its enforcement. After having to deal with rude disruptions, harassment and even physical attacks, it becomes clear that some means of trying to assure courteousness and respect is appropriate. In your association, it may be…
David Gutin recently was installed as President of Jewish Senior Housing and Healthcare Services, Inc., the agency that oversees the Lions Gate CCRC in Voorhees, NJ as well as three government subsidized low income senior housing buildings in Cherry Hill, NJ.
Family Law – Prenuptial Agreements One of the issues that people considering a prenuptial agreement should be discussing is what provisions, if any, should be made in that agreement related to the parties’ future marital residence. After their marriage, if they are going to live in a house that was owned by one of them before the wedding, will that…