Estate administration in the digital age
6/30/2016 | Kaplin Stewart Blog
In today’s increasingly wired world, there seems to be a app or software program for everything. In terms of estate planning, there are multiple companies that offer to store documents online, which can assist loved ones when the time comes to handle estate administration. That said, the online realm is also subject to attack from cyber thieves. Many in Pennsylvania are concerned about the security of these documents, and the risk that they or their loved ones could be the […]
Online shopping and its impact on commercial real estate
6/26/2016 | Real Estate Blog
Pennsylvania residents are probably aware of the importance of consumer spending to the U.S. economy. There are approximately 50,000 shopping malls spread across the country to cater to the needs of American consumers, but the advent of the information age has altered the way that the nation shops. Once dominant retail chains like Blockbuster Video, Borders Books and Sharper Image have already closed their doors, and many industry experts believe that more household names will fall victim to online shopping […]
Commercial real estate prices may be dropping
6/25/2016 | Real Estate Blog
Some Pennsylvania commercial real estate investors may be aware that there are predictions that prices may fall up to 5 percent in the year ahead. This was the prediction of a report released on May 20 by the Pacific Investment Management Co. The prediction comes after six years of rising prices.
Understanding various estate planning terminology
6/23/2016 | Kaplin Stewart Blog
For most Pennsylvania residents, planning an estate is an unfamiliar process, one that is undertaken only a few times in an individual’s life. Each state has a body of laws that guide the estate planning process, and most residents are unfamiliar with those laws and the related terminology. Gaining a clearer understanding of various terms and practices can help individuals reach an estate planning solution that works for their unique set of needs. One of the most commonly misunderstood aspects […]
Serious problems with CBS media mogul’s estate planning
6/21/2016 | Kaplin Stewart Blog
Some in Pennsylvania have been following the saga surrounding billionaire media mogul Sumner Redstone, which has been playing out for some time now. Redstone, now 93 years of age, is worth an estimated $5 billion and has a controlling interest in both CBS and Viacom. Redstone’s personal life has become tabloid fodder after several of his former partners released information concerning his sexual habits. However, Redstone is now embroiled in a battle over who will control his estate planning, a […]
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