Yearly Archives: 2017

Latin Lovers De Facto and De Jure

Recall the scene back in 1981 when a deranged John Hinckley shot Ronald Reagan in a botched assassination attempt in front of a Washington hotel. Reagan was rushed to the hospital and made a speedy recovery. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, then Secretary… Continue reading →

Ownership of Joint Accounts vs. Will Expectations

Many times, upon the death of an account holder, issues arise as to who owns a joint account. The rules are straight-forward and are set forth in Pennsylvania’s “Multi-Party Account Act” (the “Act”). An important part of estate planning involves recognizing the results of joint… Continue reading →