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Monthly Archives: August 2015

Roadblocks from planning division not unheard of

8/28/2015 | Real Estate Blog

As a developer, you may have a great idea for a project in Philadelphia. Maybe you are envisioning a new condominium or a great mixed-use space. However, as any developer knows, going from a permit to actual occupancy involves a lot of work. Of the governmental players you will need to work with, the Development Planning Division of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission is a department you will no doubt become very familiar with as you navigate the waters of […]

Young adults have specific estate planning needs

8/27/2015 | Kaplin Stewart Blog

Many Pennsylvania readers are aware of the recent death of Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of musicians Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown. The 22-year-old passed away after being found face down in a bathtub in her home, and living in a comatose condition for nearly six months. Because she did not have the proper estate planning documents in place at the time of her incapacitation, her family was thrown into a tumultuous struggle over which party was entitled to direct the […]

Kaplin Stewart Construction Department Takes Ice Bucket Challenge

8/26/2015 | Construction Blog

The Construction Department at Kaplin Stewart is doing its part to raise awareness and money to defeat ALS by taking the ice bucket challenge. The department has challenged other firm personnel and companies to accept the challenge by dumping ice cold water over their heads and/or contributing to the ALS foundation. The Kaplin Stewart lawyers and staff brave enough to take the challenge so far are: