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Monthly Archives: December 2015

Online storage can help with estate administration

12/11/2015 | Kaplin Stewart Blog

After a loved one passes away in Pennsylvania or elsewhere, the person or persons entrusted to manage the estate will step into a very important role. Estate administration can be a challenging process and involves a number of important tasks. The first step in fulfilling that role is to access the full range of planning documents so that the provisions laid out within them can be undertaken. In many cases, finding estate planning paperwork is not a simple matter. Many […]

Real estate lawyer can be of assistance in a variety of matters

12/10/2015 | Real Estate Blog

Residents of the Philadelphia area may be aware of the recent sale of the Latham Hotel located at 17th and Walnut Streets. In conjunction with the sale, hotel operations ceased. The new owners plan to convert the building, completed in 1915, back to what it was originally used as—an apartment building. The numerous hotels located in the area played a role in the sale. According to a senior vice president at PKF Consulting/CBRE Hotels, because of the rents in the […]

Estate planning is not just for the rich or elderly

12/4/2015 | Kaplin Stewart Blog

Many young people in Pennsylvania and elsewhere do not want to think about end-of-life matters, which is understandable. It can be a depressing thought, and too many people do not feel it is anything they have to worry about until later in life. However, these younger individuals may find that estate planning truly does have its place and could be very beneficial for them in the long-run. When younger generations think about estate planning, they often think they need to […]

What do breweries have to do with real estate in Philadelphia?

12/3/2015 | Real Estate Blog

There are many things that make a parcel of real estate valuable. Believe it or not, according to a recent market study, throughout the nation, the presence of craft breweries is one of those things. Small breweries are popping up in cities such as Philadelphia, and as compared to large breweries, among other things their presence is having a positive impact on the value of real estate in the area where the brewery is located.  

Financing for commercial property can take different forms

12/1/2015 | Real Estate Blog

Real estate transactions are generally complex. Before a deal can be finalized, there are many pieces that must fall into place. One of those pieces is financing. If financing for a purchase is not secured, the transaction will not happen. Because of this it is vital that a purchaser lines up financing, and, if problems concerning that financing arise, they are promptly addressed.