No, really, where was I? Back to naming beneficiaries for IRAs
12/16/2014 | Kaplin Stewart Blog
In our Nov. 20 post, we promised to review some tips about IRA beneficiary forms. As we said then, this is the time of year when people tend to take care of these things. We quickly review our beneficiary designations when we sign up for employer-sponsored benefits — 401(k)s, life insurance, etc. — or we glance at them as we plan for the coming year in the wake of a year-end salary review. These details are easy to breeze by, […]
George Washington slept here – or was it over there?
12/15/2014 | Real Estate Blog
You cannot swing a quitclaim deed in Philadelphia without hitting something with historical significance. Developers and lawmakers often find themselves at loggerheads with preservations when it comes to altering or razing a building from the Revolutionary War or an inn where George Washington stopped for a beer. Ardrossan Farm is no exception.
Estate planning for those who are unmarried
12/10/2014 | Kaplin Stewart Blog
When considering estate planning, many Pennsylvania residents focus on creating a system to handle the distribution of their accumulated assets to one’s chosen heirs. However, this focus is not universal, as there are many individuals who are unmarried and have no children. For these individuals, estate planning needs take a different form, and they often center on making sure that one’s end-of-life needs are taken care of. This involves the creation of a set of documents that assign various responsibilities […]
Is Radnor BOC approval enough to move Ardrossan Farm plan ahead?
12/8/2014 | Real Estate Blog
The dispute over development of the Ardrossan Farm in Radnor was in the news recently. It seems the township’s Board of Commissioners has approved the subdivision plan, though residents continue to question both the process and the plan.
Financing for real estate development projects
12/6/2014 | Real Estate Blog
Proper financing is remarkably important for real estate development projects. Without proper financing, such a project may fall apart before it really gets off of the ground. Thus, the decision of what to do in regards to financing is among one of the more important decisions when it comes to a real estate development project.