An LLC, or limited liability company, is a type of business that offers limited protection through taxation. Just like other business structures in Pennsylvania, an LLC is a separate entity from the business owners. This way, the owners themselves are not held...
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Why people in Pennsylvania need to think about estate planning
Reports have revealed that actor Chadwick Boseman didn't have a will when he died from cancer in August 2020. His widow is currently seeking to be named the administrator of his estate, which she estimates to be worth nearly $1 million. Other celebrities like Prince...
Have you named an executor for your estate?
As you get older, one thing you’ll want to do is to set up an estate plan. Your estate plan should be designed to take care of you, your loved ones and to provide protection to your assets. One part of setting up an estate plan is being willing to establish an...
Dealing with bad faith insurance claims through alternative dispute resolution
You run an insurance company, and part of doing so is making sure that you are not being defrauded. When a consumer makes a claim, you need to verify its accuracy and make sure that they are being honest with you. It’s a good idea to have an attorney on your side when...
Can you start a second business while already running one?
You already run one business, but recently you secured a critical new business connection or perhaps you just had a brilliant idea. Now, you can't stop thinking about this new business opportunity and how exciting it would be to pursue. You know that you don't want to...
Create succession plans for your business
As a business owner, you have to ensure that your company has plans set just in case certain things happen. It might surprise you to learn that your estate plan plays a role in this. Once you have the plan set for your personal assets and affairs, you can set up the...
When do companies have to accommodate FLMA leave requests?
As a business owner or manager, you rely on your staff to show up for their job and perform the tasks that you pay them to complete. Reliable attendance is one of the most important characteristics for an employee. However, there are situations where an otherwise...
Going into business with your spouse
You love your spouse -- and you share everything together. It only seems natural, then, to share your entrepreneurial dreams with them as well. Right? Maybe. A couple can be great together in love and still not be a good match when it comes to operating a business...
Negotiating a severance package: Know what to offer employees
Your business is well-known for being fair to its employees. Now that one of your executives is going to have to be laid off, you’re focused on how you can negotiate a fair severance package with them. It’s your priority to be as fair as possible, but your executive...
5 ways to reduce the risk of business litigation
If you opened a new restaurant in Pennsylvania this year, you probably wish you hadn’t. If you have managed to survive until now, your finances may well be on a knife-edge. It would take one customer lawsuit to end your project before it has had a chance to begin....