Perhaps the most important duty an executor has is to inventory and protect the assets a person owned upon his or her death. This helps to ensure that beneficiaries get what was promised to them in the testator's will. If there is no will, an accurate inventory can...
How to identify brachial plexus injuries in Pennsylvania
If you have been in a car accident, there is a chance that you may have suffered a brachial plexus injury. This type of injury can be very serious and lead to permanent damage. Understanding what to look for can help you get the medical attention you need. What is the...
When is the right time to pursue bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy may be an ideal way to reduce or eliminate debts without necessarily giving up property such as a Pennsylvania home. It's also worth noting that your credit score may also go up after filing depending on your circumstances prior to doing so. Let's take a...
The effects of refinancing after bankruptcy
A bankruptcy is not an obstacle to everyone who wants to recover financially. Refinancing a home loan allows you to continue receiving benefits. Refinancing gives you several opportunities to regain your financial responsibility in Pennsylvania. There are several...
Machinists face numerous injury risks
"Milling and drilling" are two tasks machinists perform as part of their duties. A machinist must know how to work various machines to create various tools and parts. Extensive training, combined with years of experience, could allow a Pennsylvania machinist to...
How nurses can protect themselves on the job
Anyone who works in a health care profession in Pennsylvania knows that nurses have some of the most challenging jobs on a daily basis. Constantly taking care of patients can result in various injuries, but there are ways you can protect yourself to avoid them. Basic...
Chapter 13 bankruptcy basics
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...
Property liens and home buying
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...
What does an executor do during probate?
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...
The Chapter 13 repayment plan
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?...