Lehighton Legal Issues Blog
What can a trust do for me?
While it is definitely true that wills are an essential aspect of all estate plans, trusts can also be quite useful depending on your financial situation. Trusts allow you more control over how your assets are treated after you are gone. This includes establishing...
When should you make a will?
Nearly 4 in 10 adults in the U.S. do not have a will, according to a survey conducted by Caring.com, and you may be one of them. A will is an essential estate planning document that outlines what should happen to your assets after you die. Without a will, state law...
Medical marijuana and drug scheduling
The five drug schedules organize drugs according to their usefulness and their potential dangers. Each schedule comes with its own restrictions. Schedule I drugs have the most limitations. The federal government recognizes no accepted medical uses for them. Marijuana...
Does your estate plan’s health care proxy posses these traits?
While planning your estate, consider not only your final desires, but your end-of-life wishes. Because you may not possess the capacity to voice your desires, you need to name a health care proxy to speak your preferences. Forbes describes qualities to look for in a...
3 reasons an alcohol breath test may produce inaccurate results
Pennsylvania law does not treat drunk drivers kindly. On the contrary, if you drive under the influence of alcohol, you face a variety of legal consequences. These consequences, of course, may spill over into your everyday life. For example, you may lose your driving...
Can bankruptcy relieve student loan debt?
While in the majority of cases a Chapter 7 bankruptcy cannot discharge student loan debt, that does not mean that bankruptcy cannot relieve financial pressure made worse by your student debt. According to Business Insider, a recent study showed 32% of Chapter 7...
Could you benefit from an asset protection trust?
Depending on your goals, an asset protection trust could be an important part of your estate plan. This type of irrevocable trust allows you to qualify for Medicaid even if you have assets above the legal threshold. Learn more about the rules for this type of trust in...
Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations on personal injury
Someone harmed due to another’s actions can bring a personal injury lawsuit against the negligent party. But that person must act within the statute of limitations to have a valid claim. A statute of limitations is essentially an expiration date on potential...
Who will you choose to be the executor of your estate?
If you are about to prepare your will, one of the first tasks is deciding who you should name as the executor of your estate. Executors, or personal representatives, should possess certain qualities that will aid them in managing end-of-life affairs. Good judgment ...
How do you repair your finances?
When you file for bankruptcy, you may wonder if you will ever be able to repair your finances. With some careful analysis, it is possible for you to build strong financial habits so you can reap all the benefits of your bankruptcy. Sometimes an emergency may have...
