Estate Planning Gone Wrong? The Federal Estate Tax due on James Gandolfini's estate could be pretty stiff.'A wrong decision is better than indecision.'Sorry, Tony, but in your case that may not be true. James Gandolfini, the actor who played the iconic mobster...
Month: September 2013
ARD on a DUI for Dina Lohan? Possibly in Pennsylvania
ARD Would be a Good Option for Dina Lohan after her First DUI ArrestDina Lohan, mother of troubled star Lindsay Lohan, recently experienced some legal drama of her own after being pulled over on September 12th in Long Island, NY for doing 77 mph in a 55 mph zone....
Same Sex Married Couples: Equal Federal Taxation Treatment
Equal Federal Taxation Treatment for Same Sex Married CouplesOn August 29, 2013, the U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS issued a press release, stating that all same-sex married couples who are legally married in a jurisdiction that recognizes same-sex marriage,...
Protection from Abuse: What it means for George Zimmerman
Protection from Abuse in Pennsylvania (PFA)Once again, George Zimmerman is finding himself the target of tabloid fodder and the headline of many major newspapers. However, this time his publicity is not related to the Trayvon Martin case, but to a domestic altercation...
George Zimmerman Divorce: A Pennsylvania Perspective
The George Zimmerman Divorce from a Pennsylvania PerspectiveShellie Zimmerman, George Zimmerman's wife, filed for divorce last week in Seminole County, Florida, less than two months after he was acquitted of murder in the death of Trayvon Martin.Ms. Zimmerman says in...
PA Alimony Factors & Support After Divorce: Show Me the Money Part 2
PA Alimony Factors Related to Support: Show Me the Money Part 2Now that you're familiar with what alimony is (for a recap, see this /blog/2013/09/alimony-and-support-in-pennsylvania-show-me-the-money.shtml blog post), the next question is "how much"? How...
PA Alimony Factors & Support After Divorce: Show Me the Money Part 2
PA Alimony Factors Related to Support: Show Me the Money Part 2Now that you're familiar with what alimony is (for a recap, see this /blog/2013/09/alimony-and-support-in-pennsylvania-show-me-the-money.shtml blog post), the next question is "how much"? How...
Alimony and Support in Pennsylvania: Show Me the Money!!
Alimony and support in Pennsylvania: Show Me the Money!! Support for a spouse no matter at what stage he/she is in, is difficult to navigate. When our clients go through a divorce, one of their most common questions is about alimony - Will they...
Paternity Presumption in Pennsylvania: Who’s Your Daddy?
Paternity presumption in Pennsylvania may be archaic but still valid in this state. It is one of only a few states that maintain this presumption of paternity. Our Commonwealth's law, with its goal of supporting an intact family unit, has resulted in husbands...
Special Needs Trust: Estate Planning for Your Disabled Child
When considering your estate planning options, why is a special needs trust necessary?Being a caregiver for an individual with special needs is a full-time job. It can be very hard to keep track of everything that they need from day-to-day, let alone take the...