Chapter 13 bankruptcy is also known as a wage earner's plan because it helps you develop a repayment plan for your debt if you have a regular income. Your bankruptcy can last between three and five years depending on your income, and creditors are legally forbidden...
A home may stand out to a buyer who decides to purchase it. Things might hit a stumbling block upon discovering concerning problems with the property. A leaky roof or other repair-related issues may not be too challenging, but what happens when a Pennsylvania home has...
Opening an estate in a Pennsylvania probate court might be necessary when someone passes away. Even if the person had few assets, probate could provide legal personal representation powers in estate matters. That representative becomes known as the executor of the...
A repayment plan through a Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a way to start clearing debt for consumers in Pennsylvania. Bankruptcy helps people get out from under considerable debt, but not all filings allow them to keep important assets. What's a Chapter 13 repayment plan?...
Whether buying or selling property in Pennsylvania, all parties participate in a closing. At the closing, the final steps to transfer ownership from the buyer to the seller occur. Several steps are involved, including simple ones such as presenting proper...
Consumers in Pennsylvania can choose from several kinds of bankruptcy when they see no other way out of debt. If they are serious about paying debt, they could qualify for Chapter 13. This type of bankruptcy allows consumers to repay debts over time, but cases fail...
Pennsylvania is a vast state with both heavily populated metropolitan urban areas (Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, etc.) and smaller townships like Stroudsburg in more rural settings. Unfortunately, car accidents occur everywhere people drive motor vehicles. But here, we'll...
Estate planning in Pennsylvania can be a bit more complicated than in other parts of the country due to the state's inheritance tax. Pennsylvania is also stricter than other states when it comes to what is considered a valid will. If you live in Pennsylvania, it is...
While the list of driving distractions seems to grow with each digital innovation, old habits continue to tempt motorists into multi-tasking behavior. Unfortunately, even activities as commonplace as eating and drinking can represent serious distractions. In a society...
Lawsuits involve two parties involved in a dispute. One party brings a civil claim against another, and the claimant is known as the plaintiff. Those filing a lawsuit in a Pennsylvania court may or may not have a strong case, but all claimants are plaintiffs. Those...