Categories
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Announcements
- Awards
- Bankruptcy/Creditors' Rights
- Business Succession Planning
- Continuing Legal Education Seminars
- Corporate
- COVID-19 Updates
- Education
- Estates and Trusts
- Events
- Family Law
- Insurance
- Intellectual Property
- International Business
- Labor and Employment
- Legal Watch
- Litigation
- LLG News
- Municipal Services
- Oil and Gas
- Real Estate
- Regulatory
- Transportation
Recent Posts
Estates and Trusts
Relocating to Florida | Understanding Estate Taxes On Your Property
Oct 12 2020
![white sand beach with palm trees](https://lynchlaw-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Relocating-To-Florida-Beaches-300x169.jpg)
Tax Issues When You Own Real Property in Florida and Pennsylvania If you live in Florida and own real property in Pennsylvania or another state, or are looking to change your domicile to Florida but wish to retain a residence …
Posted in Estates and Trusts, Legal Watch, Real Estate
Relocating to Florida Brings Tax Benefits
Oct 12 2020
![docks boats palm trees and houses](https://lynchlaw-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Florida-Residence-300x169.jpg)
Benefits of Becoming a Florida Resident Do you own a home in Florida? Have you ever considered becoming a Florida resident? Florida has some attractive tax benefits that may help make that decision a little easier. Unlike other states, Florida has …
Posted in Estates and Trusts, Legal Watch, Real Estate
What Happens To My Digital Assets When I Die?
Sep 28 2020
![iphone apps](https://lynchlaw-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/rami-al-zayat-w33-zg-dNL4-unsplash-300x200.jpg)
Until very recently, Pennsylvania did not have any concrete guidelines as to how your personal representative could access your digital assets (online accounts) if you were to become disabled or die. On July 23, 2020, Governor Wolf signed Act 72 …
Posted in Estates and Trusts, Legal Watch
Should an Irrevocable Trust Be Part of My Estate Plan?
Sep 02 2020
![Mature couple meeting with attorney to discuss estate plan](https://lynchlaw-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/shutterstock_513803629-web-300x200.jpg)
What is an irrevocable trust? An irrevocable trust, created by a grantor, is a type of trust that cannot be revoked or amended by the grantor during their lifetime or at the time of the grantor’s death. Once the irrevocable …
Posted in Estates and Trusts, Legal Watch
Benefits of Separate Revocable Trusts for Married Couples
Aug 27 2020
![married couple in meeting with attorney](https://lynchlaw-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/shutterstock_160939763web-300x200.jpg)
In our post, “4 Key Benefits of a Revocable Trust”, our Estates & Trusts team discussed the benefits of placing your assets into a revocable trust before your death or potential incapacity. Revocable trusts provide numerous benefits not enjoyed by …
Posted in Estates and Trusts, LLG News
June Never Looked So Good for Estate Planning
Jun 08 2020
![man and woman discussing documents](https://lynchlaw-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/andreea-avramescu-uQM4Vk6F_7o-unsplash-300x225.jpg)
The all-time low 7520 “hurdle” rate for June has made the “GRAT” a very attractive estate planning strategy. June 2020 is shaping up to be a very attractive month for estate planning. As we maneuver through these uncertain times in …
Posted in COVID-19 Updates, Estates and Trusts, Legal Watch
Pennsylvania Temporarily Allows Remote Notary Services
Apr 20 2020
![hands holding pen signing contract](https://lynchlaw-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/person-holding-gray-twist-pen-and-white-printer-paper-on-955389-300x200.jpg)
SB 841 Provides Framework for Remote Online Notarizations On April 20, 2020, Governor Wolf signed into law Senate Bill 841 which, among other things, provided a loose framework for notaries to perform authorized “remote online notarizations” (RON), while also providing …
Posted in COVID-19 Updates, Estates and Trusts, Legal Watch
Executing Estate Planning Documents During COVID-19
Apr 13 2020
![people at meeting on laptops](https://lynchlaw-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/headway-5QgIuuBxKwM-unsplashweb-300x200.jpg)
The Lynch Law Group Offers Remote Estate Planning Services Amid the COVID-19 crisis, many people are wondering about the requirements and recommendations for executing an estate plan. We have compiled a list of the minimum statutory requirements for the critical …
Posted in COVID-19 Updates, Estates and Trusts, Legal Watch
CARES Act – Waiver of 2020 Required Minimum Distributions
Apr 09 2020
![dollar bills and hourglass](https://lynchlaw-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4386230-web-300x200.jpg)
The CARES Act Waives 2020 RMDs For Individuals As many of you are aware, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security, or “CARES Act”—the third emergency bill that Congress has passed in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic—was signed …
Posted in COVID-19 Updates, Estates and Trusts, Legal Watch
Not All Tax Deadlines are Extended – Which Tax Deadlines Affect You
Mar 30 2020
![folder of tax documents](https://lynchlaw-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/kelly-sikkema-wgcUx0kR1ps-unsplash-web-300x165.jpg)
Most Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines Have Been Extended But NOT All Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS, Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, and local tax agencies have been working to lessen the burden of filing and payment deadlines on taxpayers. Additionally, the IRS, Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, …
Posted in COVID-19 Updates, Estates and Trusts, Legal Watch