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Monthly Archives: May 2015

A generation-skipping trust can eliminate estate tax

5/29/2015 | Kaplin Stewart Blog

When a Pennsylvania family has concerns over how their wealth will be passed on after their death, a number of solutions are available. One is the creation of a generation-skipping trust, which allows a family to pass wealth down to their grandchildren while also providing value to their adult children. This type of trust also protects the wealth from the estate tax, which is a big draw for many families. When creating a generation-skipping trust, adult children can be granted […]

Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority files RICO claim against Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters

5/28/2015 | Construction Blog

The Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority recently filed a federal civil lawsuit against Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters, one of the two unions barred from working at the property, after failing to sign a new, more exhibitor-friendly customer satisfaction agreement. The lawsuit also names individual members of the Carpenters’ union.

Outlets hope to lure ‘destination shoppers’ back to Center City

5/22/2015 | Real Estate Blog

It may be difficult for Baby Boomers to think of Philadelphia and the concept of “destination shopping” without sighing, even momentarily, for Wanamaker’s, Lit Brothers, Gimbel’s and Strawbridge and Clothier. These were the stores you would get dressed up to go to, the stores where your mother would buy you a new Easter dress or necktie. There were sales once or twice a year, and a day of shopping would include lunch or tea at one of the in-store restaurants.