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Navigating Medicaid Planning: How a Lawyer Can Be Your Guide
Medicaid planning can be a complex and daunting process, but it's also a crucial one for many individuals and families seeking to secure...

McNickle & Bonner
Apr 16, 20242 min read


Understanding the Difference: Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts
When planning for the future, especially regarding estate planning and asset distribution, trusts are invaluable tools that offer...

McNickle & Bonner
Mar 13, 20243 min read


Maximizing Your Investment: The Benefits of Using a Real Estate Attorney for Real Estate Investment Deals
Real estate investment deals involve significant financial transactions and legal complexities that can be overwhelming for even the most...

McNickle & Bonner
Feb 22, 20242 min read


Guiding Lights: Understanding Guardianship and Conservatorship for Seniors
As individuals age, there may come a time when they face challenges in managing their personal and financial affairs. In such situations,...

McNickle & Bonner
Jan 25, 20243 min read


Navigating Property Title Issues: A Comprehensive Guide for Homebuyers
When embarking on the exciting journey of purchasing a new home, there's a multitude of factors to consider. One crucial aspect that...

McNickle & Bonner
Dec 12, 20232 min read


Understanding Property Liens: What Every Homebuyer Should Know
You’ve saved up for years and are now ready to search for a house to call home. Before you begin, there’s one crucial thing you should...

McNickle & Bonner
Nov 22, 20233 min read


Tips for Creating Your Last Will and Testament
It’s easy to put it off, but compelling reasons exist to create your last will and testament now. Aside from being an important estate...

McNickle & Bonner
Sep 15, 20232 min read


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
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