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This week, an important milestone was achieved with the signing of Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1173 by Governor Josh Shapiro, making it Act 52 of 2024. This new law significantly amends the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act to address residential wholesale…
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If you've ever received an email from a real estate agent or visited their website, you may have noticed a string of initials following their name. These acronyms represent various designations and certifications awarded by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). But…
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An Affidavit of Heirship and a Determination of Heirship are legal documents used in the context of determining the rightful heirs of a deceased person, especially when there is no will.
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Estate planning is the process of creating a plan for the distribution of your assets after you pass away or become incapacitated. This plan typically includes preparing legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advanced healthcare directives. The…
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Probate is the process of legally proving the validity of a will and administering the deceased person’s estate according to the will or state laws. In order to initiate the probate process, an application must be filed with the court. This application is typically called…
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Both a will and a trust serve different purposes, and which one is better for an individual depends on their specific circumstances and goals. A will is a legal document that specifies how an individual’s assets will be distributed after their death. It also allows an…
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Unclaimed property refers to financial assets that have been abandoned or forgotten by their rightful owners. Examples of unclaimed property can include bank accounts, stocks, bonds, uncashed paychecks, refunds, royalties, insurance proceeds, and safe deposit box contents.…
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A type of trust that can help shield assets from nursing home costs is known as a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) or a Medicaid Qualifying Trust (MQT). This type of trust is designed to protect assets from being taken into account when determining Medicaid…
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Meet Alisha, a highly skilled and experienced attorney and real estate broker aka realtor. With 12 plus years of experience in both legal and real estate fields, Alisha has a unique perspective and understanding of the complexities and nuances of real estate transactions.…
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How I got here…for many years I thought myself to be a general practitioner in the legal field. I was simply trying to make a living like many attorneys while maintaining my household as a single mother. The typical attorney lifestyle of billable hours focused on making…
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Should there be a nationwide moratorium on all evictions, foreclosures and utility shut offs as the nation responds to the coronavirus outbreak? In my opinion, it would be both wrong and dangerous to kick people out of their homes during the COVID-19 crisis. …
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Yesterday at 5 p.m. ET, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark Funds Rate to a range of 0%-0.25%, and pledged to buy $700 billion in Treasuries and mortgage bonds, to bolster the economy against a coronavirus slowdown.This does not immediately cut fixed-rate mortgage…
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