Estate planning, probate, real estate, and business law insights for Western Pennsylvania families. From the attorneys at Ament Law Group, P.C. in Murrysville, PA. https://www.ament.law/blog/ en-us Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Choosing between an LLC and an S-Corp in PA affects your taxes, liability, and flexibility. Learn the key differences and when each structure makes sense. https://www.ament.law/blog/llc-vs-s-corp-pennsylvania/ https://www.ament.law/blog/llc-vs-s-corp-pennsylvania/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Business Law Pennsylvania does not require an attorney at closing, but here is why having one protects your interests in ways a title company alone cannot. https://www.ament.law/blog/do-i-need-a-lawyer-for-real-estate-closing-pennsylvania/ https://www.ament.law/blog/do-i-need-a-lawyer-for-real-estate-closing-pennsylvania/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Real Estate Pennsylvania intestacy law controls who inherits your estate if you die without a will. Learn the specific distribution rules under 20 Pa.C.S. Section 2102. https://www.ament.law/blog/what-happens-if-you-die-without-a-will-pennsylvania/ https://www.ament.law/blog/what-happens-if-you-die-without-a-will-pennsylvania/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Probate LegalZoom, Rocket Lawyer, and AI document tools feel like a smart, affordable alternative to hiring an attorney. Pennsylvania estate planning attorney John Ament explains why they work fine — until they don't. https://www.ament.law/blog/dangers-online-legal-documents-ai-pennsylvania/ https://www.ament.law/blog/dangers-online-legal-documents-ai-pennsylvania/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Estate Planning If you have minor children and no estate plan, a court will decide who raises them and manages their inheritance if something happens to you. Learn what every Pennsylvania parent needs to have in place. https://www.ament.law/blog/estate-planning-young-families-pennsylvania/ https://www.ament.law/blog/estate-planning-young-families-pennsylvania/ Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Estate Planning If your property tax assessment is too high, you have the right to appeal. Learn about the appeal process in Westmoreland and Allegheny County — deadlines, evidence, and what to expect. https://www.ament.law/blog/property-tax-assessment-appeal-westmoreland-allegheny/ https://www.ament.law/blog/property-tax-assessment-appeal-westmoreland-allegheny/ Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Real Estate Adding your children to your property deed seems simple, but it triggers transfer tax, capital gains problems, and exposes your home to their creditors. Here's what to do instead. https://www.ament.law/blog/should-you-put-kids-on-deed-pennsylvania/ https://www.ament.law/blog/should-you-put-kids-on-deed-pennsylvania/ Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Estate Planning Giving your home to your children while you're alive seems simple — but it triggers capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and Medicaid complications most families don't anticipate. Attorney W. Robert Ament explains the risks and better alternatives. https://www.ament.law/blog/transferring-home-to-children-pennsylvania/ https://www.ament.law/blog/transferring-home-to-children-pennsylvania/ Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Estate Planning Cryptocurrency, online accounts, digital photos, and loyalty points all have value — but most estate plans ignore them entirely. Learn how Pennsylvania handles digital assets and what to do about them. https://www.ament.law/blog/digital-assets-estate-planning-pennsylvania/ https://www.ament.law/blog/digital-assets-estate-planning-pennsylvania/ Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Estate Planning Buying or selling a home in Murrysville, Westmoreland County, or the Pittsburgh suburbs? Here's what to expect at a PA real estate closing — costs, timeline, and what an attorney does. https://www.ament.law/blog/real-estate-closings-murrysville-western-pa/ https://www.ament.law/blog/real-estate-closings-murrysville-western-pa/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Business owners face estate planning challenges that employees don't — from business valuation and buy-sell agreements to succession planning and liquidity for inheritance tax. Here's what every Pennsylvania business owner needs to address. https://www.ament.law/blog/estate-planning-pennsylvania-business-owners/ https://www.ament.law/blog/estate-planning-pennsylvania-business-owners/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Estate Planning Pennsylvania guardianship gives a court-appointed person legal authority over an incapacitated adult. Attorney W. Robert Ament explains when it's needed, what the process involves, and how proper estate planning can make it unnecessary. https://www.ament.law/blog/guardianship-pennsylvania-when-how-avoid/ https://www.ament.law/blog/guardianship-pennsylvania-when-how-avoid/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Selling your home without a real estate agent in Pennsylvania can save thousands in commission — but it comes with legal obligations most sellers don't anticipate. Attorney W. Robert Ament explains what FSBO sellers need to get right. https://www.ament.law/blog/fsbo-pennsylvania-what-sellers-need-to-know/ https://www.ament.law/blog/fsbo-pennsylvania-what-sellers-need-to-know/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Real Estate If your spouse dies and you remarry, are your stepchildren still stepchildren for PA inheritance tax? What blended families need to know about rates, relationships, and planning. https://www.ament.law/blog/inheritance-tax-blended-families-pennsylvania/ https://www.ament.law/blog/inheritance-tax-blended-families-pennsylvania/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Estate Planning An LLC without a proper operating agreement is governed by Pennsylvania's default statutory rules — which may not reflect what you want. Learn what every PA LLC owner needs to know. https://www.ament.law/blog/pennsylvania-llc-operating-agreement-guide/ https://www.ament.law/blog/pennsylvania-llc-operating-agreement-guide/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Business Law Pennsylvania Medicaid has strict asset and income limits for long-term care. Learn what families can do — and when — to protect assets while qualifying for benefits. https://www.ament.law/blog/medicaid-planning-pennsylvania-protect-assets/ https://www.ament.law/blog/medicaid-planning-pennsylvania-protect-assets/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Elder Law From SECURE Act impacts on inherited retirement accounts to remote probate appointments and updated court procedures, here's what's changed in Pennsylvania estate administration. https://www.ament.law/blog/pennsylvania-estate-administration-changes-2026/ https://www.ament.law/blog/pennsylvania-estate-administration-changes-2026/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Probate A mysterious will surfaced years after the death of Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh, mailed by an untraceable figure with witnesses no one can find. The case is a cautionary tale about what happens when estate planning documents lack a clear chain of custody. https://www.ament.law/blog/chain-of-custody-estate-planning-documents-tony-hsieh/ https://www.ament.law/blog/chain-of-custody-estate-planning-documents-tony-hsieh/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Estate Planning Congress made the elevated federal estate and gift tax exemption permanent at $15 million per person. Here's what that means for Pennsylvania families — plus updates on annual gifting, unclaimed property, and small estate changes. https://www.ament.law/blog/estate-planning-changes-2026-pennsylvania/ https://www.ament.law/blog/estate-planning-changes-2026-pennsylvania/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Estate Planning From mandatory annual reports to Corporate Transparency Act filings, Pennsylvania business law has seen significant changes. Here's what every small business owner needs to know. https://www.ament.law/blog/pennsylvania-business-law-changes-annual-reports-cta/ https://www.ament.law/blog/pennsylvania-business-law-changes-annual-reports-cta/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Business Law