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Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Benefits FAQs for 2021
Understanding Workers Compensation If you sustain a job injury or a work-related illness, the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act provides for your medical expenses and, in the event that you are unable to work, wage-loss compensation benefits until you're able to go back to work. This can be a difficult, scary, and confusing process for anyone. […]
Can Catholics Get a Prenuptial Agreement?
A prenuptial agreement is commonly viewed as planning for divorce before a marriage even begins in the Catholic Church. The mere mention of the word “prenup” can incite a gasp and an inquisitive raise of the eyebrow. But prenuptial agreements are not necessarily executed with an eye to an exit plan, but rather a marriage […]
Boundary Disputes in Pennsylvania
Boundary disputes between neighbors and their properties are nothing new, and are probably just about as old as the concept of privately-owned real estate. Disputes between adjoining property owners regarding the location of their common property line can arise from a multitude of different factual situations. The property descriptions contained in some ancient deeds written […]
Do I qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits? The 5-Step Process
Regardless of whether you are applying for SSDI and/or SSI benefits, Social Security uses a 5-step sequential process to determine whether an applicant qualifies for Social Security Disability benefits. First, it may be beneficial to go over the differences between SSDI and SSI and how they pertain to you. Step 1 - Are you working? […]
Do I Need to Pay Philadelphia City Wage Tax During the Pandemic?
The Covid-19 Pandemic has brought many changes to our lives, requiring masks when leaving the house, frequent hand washing, and (for many people) work from home. For suburbanites who work in the City of Philadelphia, there is an unexpected twist from Governor Wolf’s stay at home order – in the form of a tax refund. […]
What is an Alternate Valuation Date for Federal Estate Tax Purposes?
You may have heard about the “alternate valuation date” when valuing assets for federal estate tax purposes during estate administration. Generally, when a person dies, the personal representative is required to value the decedent’s assets as of the date of death. However, under federal estate tax law, the personal representative can do so up to […]
Ethical Issues for Lawyers in High Profile Cases
High profile legal matters can be exciting to handle. But these same cases present risks that can jeopardize a lawyer’s standing and reputation. At one time or another in our careers, many of us will handle legal matters with high public visibility. The recognition can build our reputation and our confidence. But high-profile work brings […]
College-Bound Kids? Why a Power of Attorney is More Important Than Ever
With the possibility of students returning to school during a pandemic, making sure they make the right decisions regarding their health is paramount. Colleges and univerisities across the country are releasing their return-to-school plans in an effort to address the uncertainty for students and staff. Will in-class teaching be available? Will every student be able […]
2021 *Updated* Real Estate Tax Appeal Deadlines in Southeastern Pennsylvania
Tax appeal deadlines are approaching for the filing of tax appeals throughout Pennsylvania. Make sure you know when your appeal must be submitted to be considered for the 2021 tax year. PA County Important Dates Montgomery County: The official deadline for filing appeals in Montgomery County is August 1 – since that date falls on […]
Stormwater Fees in PA - What You Need to Know
Property Owners in PA looking to challenge their stormwater fees need to understand the requirements regarding how they are structured and assessed. If you’ve read local newspapers or attended local government meetings in Pennsylvania over the past few years, you’re aware of the controversy over stormwater fees. Disgruntled landowners may call the fees “rain taxes,” […]