Lehighton Legal Issues Blog
Understanding creditor harassment
If you fall behind on paying your bills, you may notice debt collectors trying to contact you. The purpose of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is to protect consumers from harassment, abuse or oppression by creditors. Debt collector harassment is an illegal and...
Is Chapter 13 right for you?
If you struggle to repay your debts, you may consider debt relief in the form of bankruptcy. Bankruptcy has the potential to drastically improve your finances and overall quality of life, but before you file, you need to determine whether you want to file for Chapter...
What factors into custody decisions?
Whether you are divorcing or there is another situation requiring the court to consider custody of your minor child, the court will always base its ruling on what is best for the child. According to the Pennsylvania Code, the court commits to hearing and finalizing...
4 signs you need to rework your existing will
If you already have a will, you are doing better than most. In fact, nearly 70% of Americans have not taken the steps to draft even a simple estate planning document. Still, your will may not do you much good if it is not current. Regularly reviewing your will to...
What are the symptoms of a severe concussion?
Pennsylvania residents like you may experience a concussion after a head injury. Concussions are the most common type of head injury. A concussion is sometimes hard to pinpoint when mild. Medium to severe concussions are a different story. These symptoms show in a...
Why is personal compatibility with an executor important?
Pennsylvania residents like you put a lot of work into your estate during your life. You build up your assets all throughout your career. It makes sense that you want to put forth every effort to protect them for your loved ones. An executor is a key component in...
Will your estate face probate in Pennsylvania?
When you create a will, you name an executor to handle your final affairs. During the probate process, the Pennsylvania court will supervise the executor as he or she gathers, values and distributes the estate assets. Careful estate planning can help you streamline...
Reduce probate costs with a simple will
It is tempting to delay drafting a will in Pennsylvania. However, it enables you to take care of loved ones after you are gone. The state steps in and distributes assets as it sees fit if there is no will. By officially documenting which beneficiaries receive your...
What are the most common mistakes made when writing a will?
As you prepare your postmortem arrangements for your family in Pennsylvania, a last will and testament is one of the most important documents you can arrange. Writing a will may seem simple at first thought, but drafting a will that properly accounts for all of your...
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...
