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Everything a complete estate plan needs

On behalf of Gusty A.E. Sunseri & Associates, P.C. posted in estate planning on Thursday, August 8, 2019.

Most of use spend our lives working hard to care for our families, which is what an estate plan can help with to ensure surviving loves ones are taken care of after their loved one is gone. This can provide invaluable peace of mind for both the estate planner and their families.

There are several things that an effective estate plan needs, and estate planners should be familiar with what these document types are. Different legal tools are available through the estate planning process that can be tailored to the specific needs of the estate planner to help ensure that their beneficiaries are cared for how they want to them be cared for and that their property and assets are distributed according to their wishes.

How to modify child support or child custody when needed

On behalf of Gusty A.E. Sunseri & Associates, P.C. posted in Family Law on Friday, July 26, 2019.

The family law process serves as a resource to help parents work out child support and child custody concerns. The family law process can both help parents establish child support and a child custody arrangement and can also help them modify child support and child custody when needed.

It is important for parents to be familiar with how they may be able to request a child support or child custody modification if they believe it is needed. Either parent can request a modification from the family law court. No change is considered valid until it is approved by the family law court, so that it important to keep in mind. Parents can agree to a child support modification or child custody modification or ask for the family law court's help.

Employment contract basics and what to do during a dispute

On behalf of Gusty A.E. Sunseri & Associates, P.C. posted in civil litigation on Thursday, July 11, 2019.

There are a variety of important goals for an employment-related contract, including that it protects the employer and the employer's business and creates a positive work environment for the employee. Because of the importance of an employment contract, employers should understand how to structure an employment contract and the employment law resources available to help.

At its most basic level, an employment contract outlines the employer-employee relationship. As such, an employment contract should clearly outline the position and the job requirements and duties for the position so the employee has a clear understanding of the expectations. An employment contract should also outline the place and hours for the position.

Hidden assets can complicate the property division process

On behalf of Gusty A.E. Sunseri & Associates, P.C. on Friday, July 5, 2019.

Divorce is already a difficult process, but when one spouse decides to play the game unfairly, it can add another layer of complication. One of the most frequent ways that people are unfair in their divorces is when they try to hide assets. They often do this in an effort to get revenge, act out against the other person or simply gain a financial advantage during the divorce.

Hiding assets is both against the law and frustrating. If you suspect that your spouse is doing this, you will want to work diligently to uncover these assets and fight for a fair property division settlement. When facing a financially complex divorce, you will find significant benefit in seeking the right kind of help you need to locate and value all marital assets.

What types of personal injury damages are available?

On behalf of Gusty A.E. Sunseri & Associates, P.C. posted in personal injury on Thursday, June 27, 2019.

A civil action for damages can help car accident victims and victims of medical malpractice, defective or dangerous products or other traumatic accidents with the physical financial and emotional damages they have suffered. Injured victims may wonder about the specific types of damages they may be able to recover and what they can help with.

To begin with, a personal injury claim for damages can help injured victims with their medical bills and the costs of their medical care and treatment. Victims may be able to recover compensation for medical expenses and future medical care costs, as well as compensation for disfigurement and permanent disability if they have suffered injuries and harm of that nature. In addition, injured victims may be able to recover pain and suffering damages for the mental anguish associated with an unexpected car accident and the injuries suffered.

Will my business be liable for a data breach?

On behalf of Gusty A.E. Sunseri & Associates, P.C. on Friday, June 14, 2019.

In today’s world, there are more threats to sensitive information than ever. While security measures are constantly improving, hackers seem to always be one step ahead of the game.

Many businesses must store sensitive information out of necessity. However, if you aren’t careful, your business may be liable for any breaches in your data.

The importance of contracts in business relationships

On behalf of Gusty A.E. Sunseri & Associates, P.C. posted in Business Law on Thursday, June 13, 2019.

Contract relationships provide a foundation to many business transactions and business relationships. As a result, parties to a contract should always understand how contracts work, what to do in circumstances of a contract dispute and business law basics as well.

Contracts are legally enforceable agreements between parties concerning a variety of different topics, including business interests and concerns. A contract outlines the obligations and responsibilities between the parties and governs the relationship between the parties. It is best for a contract to be in writing, parties must be competent to enter the contract and there needs to be mutual assent between the parties to the contract terms.

Good reasons to have a will

On behalf of Gusty A.E. Sunseri & Associates, P.C. posted in estate planning on Friday, May 31, 2019.

Everyone should ensure they have an estate plan and a valid will is an important part of that. There are a variety of different benefits to having a will and estate planners and potential estate planners should be familiar with what they are.

A will provides important protections for the estate planner and their family members and loved ones. It can be especially important to protect spouses and children. A valid will can help the estate planner ensure that their assets will be distributed according to their wishes and how they want them to be distributed to their beneficiaries. A will can also help ensure minor children are cared for and, in some circumstances, that grown children are also provided for.

How can technology help your children handle your divorce?

On behalf of Gusty A.E. Sunseri & Associates, P.C. on Friday, May 17, 2019.

Your divorce may be good for your family in the long run—but that doesn’t mean it won’t be hard on everyone involved as well. It may be especially hard on younger people.

Your children may have trouble feeling connected to you after your separation. What should you do to help them feel better?

Family law help with child support concerns

On behalf of Gusty A.E. Sunseri & Associates, P.C. posted in Family Law on Thursday, May 16, 2019.

As is well known, it is not inexpensive to raise a child in today's world and children have the right to support and care from their parents. There are many things to pay for the maintenance of a child and child support helps ensure the needs of the child are met when parents are divorced or unmarried.

The family law process serves as a resource to help resolve child support concerns and ensure that a child is properly taken care of. The family law process can not only help parents establish a child support order, but also can help with other concerns that may come up, such as collection of child support or modifying a child support order. All of these concerns can be addressed through the child support family law process in Pennsylvania.

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