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1031 Exchanges: Maximizing Tax Benefits for Pennsylvania Real Estate Investors
If you are a Pennsylvania real estate investor looking to capitalize on tax-saving opportunities to grow your portfolio faster, you...

McNickle & Bonner
Aug 16, 20232 min read


What Is a Short Certificate & How Do I Get One in PA?
If a loved one has died and you are handling their affairs, you may have come across the term "short certificate." You may even have many...

McNickle & Bonner
Jul 26, 20233 min read


How to Split an Inherited House in Pennsylvania
Inheriting a house can be both a blessing and a challenge. While receiving property from a loved one is a privilege, dividing it among...

McNickle & Bonner
Jun 14, 20232 min read


What Questions Should I Ask Before Hiring a Civil Litigation Attorney?
Have you somehow managed to get into some sticky business and are now seeking a way to go about the legal dispute? Civil disputes can be...

McNickle & Bonner
May 17, 20232 min read


Use a Real Estate Attorney for Your Investment Deals & Transactions
For most people, real estate investments and transactions are the largest they will ever make in their lifetime. As it is such a...

McNickle & Bonner
Apr 17, 20232 min read


Easy Tips for Talking to Your Family About Your Will
Having a conversation about your will with your family can be very uncomfortable. While it's never easy to talk about death and what will...

McNickle & Bonner
Mar 15, 20232 min read


What Is an Executor and What Do They Do?
In times of grief and uncertainty, someone has to step in to be responsible for bringing order, handling details, and even perhaps...

McNickle & Bonner
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Estate Planning Checklist for the New Year
As the year draws close to an end and you spend more time holidaying with loved ones, you can’t help but notice changes in health, age,...

McNickle & Bonner
Dec 21, 20223 min read


Top Tips for Finding a Good Real Estate Lawyer
Considering selling or purchasing a real estate property? It’s a smart idea to get a lawyer. Maybe you need help with refinancing a...

McNickle & Bonner
Nov 11, 20222 min read


4 Ways You Can Avoid Probate Through Estate Planning
Without proper estate planning, probate can be prolonged and expensive stress for your surviving families. So, as you prepare your last...

McNickle & Bonner
Oct 24, 20222 min read


What Is Estate Planning and Should I Seek Out Help for It?
Life is filled with uncertainties. There's one sad reality, though - everyone will be laid to rest someday and pass on assets to heirs,...

McNickle & Bonner
Sep 15, 20222 min read


Who Should Be Your Trustee?
Revocable trusts are great estate planning tools used to minimize estate taxes and avoid probate, among other benefits. When setting one...

McNickle & Bonner
Aug 11, 20223 min read


Medicaid Planning Tips to Protect Your Assets and Qualify for Medicaid
For seniors, many of whom will need long-term care, the importance of Medicaid planning cannot be overemphasized. According to the U.S....

McNickle & Bonner
Jul 19, 20222 min read


What Does a Title Agency Do in a Real Estate Deal?
A successful real estate deal involves the active participation of popular stakeholders, such as the realtor, mortgage lender, seller,...

McNickle & Bonner
Jun 17, 20222 min read


Top 5 Reasons to Create a Will
You think creating a will is unnecessary because you're young and healthy. But life is filled with uncertainties. So you may be right...

McNickle & Bonner
May 17, 20222 min read


How to Talk to Your Elderly Parents about Estate Planning
End-of-life conversations are rarely fun. They are emotional, and many people find it comforting to put them off until too late. It's...

McNickle & Bonner
Apr 21, 20223 min read


PA Estate Administration Checklist
The death of a loved one or family member is difficult to swallow. And assuming the responsibility of administering the estate soon after...

McNickle & Bonner
Mar 11, 20222 min read


What Do Real Estate Lawyers Do?
A real estate lawyer is someone who has the knowledge and authorization to practice real estate law. They offer legal advice and help...

McNickle & Bonner
Feb 23, 20222 min read


Elder Law Attorney
Law is a highly varied field with many specializations. One of these specializations is elder law. As the name implies, this...

McNickle & Bonner
Jan 24, 20222 min read
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