Pennsylvania’s Self-Defense Laws: Beyond Stand Your Ground and Castle Doctrine
You hear someone breaking into your home in the middle of the night. You act quickly to protect your family, and hours later, you find yourself in handcuffs, wondering whether the law is on your side. Pennsylvania’s self-defense statutes can feel complicated, especially when headlines use terms like “Stand Your Ground” and “Castle Doctrine” interchangeably, […]
Read MoreFactors Pennsylvania Courts Consider in Determining Child Custody
Navigating the intricacies of child custody in Pennsylvania can be daunting for parents facing separation or divorce. Understanding the factors courts consider when making custody decisions is crucial to ensuring the best outcome for the child involved. The primary concern in Pennsylvania courts is the best interest of the child, which encompasses a wide range […]
Read MoreShould Businesses Be Protected from Coronavirus Lawsuits?
By: Gregory Gifford, Esquire There is much debate regarding the pandemic of lawsuits that could come out of reopening our economy. What should businesses do to protect themselves? Although there is a push to raise the bar to prevent a tsunami of lawsuits, many believe that raising the bar will allow employers to relax the […]
Read MorePennsylvania Inheritance Tax
By: Jay C. Glickman, Esquire People frequently ask “How much is PA Inheritance Tax?” It is not one rate for all. It differs, depending upon the relationship and situation. The tax rates are as follow: 1. No tax between spouses; 2. Four and one-half percent (4-l/2%) for lineal descendants; 3. Twelve percent (12%) for siblings; […]
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