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Beware of the quick estate plan:  why you shouldn't just leave everything to beneficiaries

Beware of the quick estate plan: why you shouldn't just leave everything to beneficiaries

A common way to avoid the time commitment in estate planning is to leave everything to direct beneficiaries or make someone a co-owner of all of your assets. This article looks at just one scenario where this will not work.

Stepparent adoptions in Pennsylvania: the first steps

Stepparent adoptions in Pennsylvania:  the first steps

Stepparent adoptions are exciting and a wonderful way of bringing your family together. Before you start the process, there are many first steps to take to make sure everything is done correctly. These are questions you can expect to be asked by your attorney when you first talk about adoption.

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Should you go to trial and how do you decide?

Should you go to trial and how do you decide?

Not every case makes sense to go to trial. There are a few points to consider when deciding whether to settle your case outside of court to go in front of a judge or hearing officer.

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Glover v. Junior decision and what it means for parents

Glover v. Junior decision and what it means for parents

The Pennsylvania family law world has been buzzing with the news of the decision in Glover v. Junior. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld the Superior Court's determination that it is possible to establish parentage through showing intent to conceive and raise a child together.

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