Friedman Schuman is prepared to fight for justice on behalf of the victims of clergy abuse in Pennsylvania. The Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia recently announced that they have made a significant financial commitment to pay reparations to victims. Our firm understands that you have gone through a traumatic time and will stop at nothing to […]
Read MoreThe public puts a great deal of trust into the hospitals that treat us. Unfortunately, an alarming number of patients each year are the victims of medical errors due to negligence. While hospitals have certainly gotten somewhat better over the years, there is still a lot of room for improvement. A recent study assessed 535 […]
Read MoreAs someone with the role of power of attorney, you have specific responsibilities to carry out on behalf of another individual that cannot make these decisions at the time. Another individual has trusted you with this role to make important decisions for them when they are unable to make decisions due to a lacking clear […]
Read MoreIn an advanced healthcare directive, individuals have the ability to plan for their wishes regarding medical care in the event that they are unable to make decisions at the time they need to. By planning ahead, this can help medical staff make decisions since you will have outlined what is approved and disapproved. These advance […]
Read MoreEmployees are expected to go to work every day and complete their duties in a timely manner. When construction workers are on site, they have a certain timeline they try to keep up with. Construction workers have safety equipment they must wear as a precaution. They could potentially be in dangerous conditions if they do […]
Read MoreEstate administration is a task that should be done during an individual’s lifetime. With estate administration, an individual provides details about how they want their estate to be split after their death. This is to ensure that their assets and possessions are all accounted for. They can give their possessions to loved ones that can […]
Read MoreCertain areas must follow procedures to ensure a safe premises. When these areas do not do so, they may leave hazards out that can harm individuals. As individuals enter the premises and pass through, they may come across a hazard and get into an accident as a result of it. If ice or snow is […]
Read MoreA beneficiary is an individual who is named to inherit part of a deceased individual’s estate. When someone dies with a valid will, their will should include any beneficiaries that they have named. These individuals will collect the possessions that have been named to them. As a beneficiary, they do not have to worry about […]
Read More“Probate.” The word itself is enough to strike fear into the hearts of elderly individuals and their loved ones. It conjures images of lengthy delays waiting for wealth to be transferred and bitter disputes among family members. Plus, probate is open to the public, so all your “dirty linen” may be aired. The reality is […]
Read MoreNow that the unified gift and estate tax exemption has jumped to $11.18 million in 2018, you may no longer have to worry about gift and estate taxes. On top of that, you can still use the annual gift tax exclusion of $15,000 per recipient in 2018. In other words, you can give each recipient […]
Read MoreIt’s one thing to earn enough to live a comfortable lifestyle. It’s yet another to develop a plan for protecting your assets so that there is more for your heirs after your death. If you’ve been fortunate enough to achieve the former, there are estate planning tips to help with the latter. Asset protection may […]
Read MoreOver time, childbirth has become safer due to improved technology and the ability to learn about any issues beforehand. With ultrasounds, doctors are able to detect any signs from the baby that signify distress. Not only is the baby’s health important during pregnancy, but so is the mother’s health. Although mistakes can happen during childbirth, […]
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