As you work to finalize your divorce, don’t forget about your estate plan. A divorce is often all-consuming, both financially and emotionally, but it is important to turn your attention to your estate plan as you emerge from a separation … Read more

As you work to finalize your divorce, don’t forget about your estate plan. A divorce is often all-consuming, both financially and emotionally, but it is important to turn your attention to your estate plan as you emerge from a separation … Read more
“I want to thank both [Attorney Catherine Mihalick and Paralegal Lisa Burick] for [their] professional knowledge and timely, kind responses to any questions or concerns that I had. It was a pleasure to have [their] assistance to get me through … Read more
Are you worried about the financial future for your disabled child or grandchild? If so, you should consider establishing a Special Needs Trust to receive and manage assets for your child or grandchild. Under Pennsylvania law, a third party Special … Read more
A prenuptial agreement, or a “pre-nup”, is an agreement reached by a couple prior to marriage which addresses the manner in which assets held by one or both of the spouses will be distributed in the event the marriage ends. … Read more
Under the existing Federal annual gift tax exclusion, an individual is permitted to gift as much as $15,000 to as many individuals as he or she wishes in 2020 without any gift tax consequences. Further, because this exclusion is available … Read more
In this week’s Community Involvement Spotlight, we recognize Catherine Mihalick’s service with the Greater Wyoming Valley YMCA and all of the great work that the Greater Wyoming Valley YMCA performs in our community.
Catherine currently serves as a member of … Read more
The start of each year is traditionally a time to make resolutions – more exercise, eat healthier, volunteer more. This year, you should also consider resolving to create or revisit your estate plan. Perhaps no resolution could be more important … Read more
Good news, bad news. Good news, many years ago you had a Will prepared. Bad news, you haven’t reviewed it since you stored it in a “secure” location. This holiday season, give yourself the gift of peace of mind and … Read more
As the Coronavirus pandemic has forced all of us to take stock of what’s important in our lives, our Firm’s Estates and Tax Department attorneys have been busy fielding calls about the creation or modification of estate planning documents, including … Read more