By Analija M. Zampogna, Esq. What happens when a trustee misuses a trust in such a way that does not affect the value of the trust but still substantially benefits the trustee and third parties? Despite the unchanged value...Read More

By Reganne M. McMichael. Esq. For many, a key objective of estate planning is to ease the process for loved ones after their passing. While various methods and resources enable individuals to create or modify a Last Will and...Read More

By Kelly M. Arbogast, Esq. Commonly known as “squatters rights,” adverse possession provides an avenue to obtain title to another person’s real property without purchasing it. 42 Pa.C.S. § 5527.1. While salacious, this law has a reasonable purpose: to...Read More

By Jason R. Johns, Esq. A common first step in estate planning is deciding who you would like to appoint as the Executor¹ of your Estate. Assuming that the named Executor agrees, they can then be sworn in and...Read More

When selling a property in Western Pennsylvania, one critical aspect of the seller’s disclosure is informing potential buyers about easements that may affect the property. An easement is a legal right for one party to use part of the...Read More

By Andrew T. Bell, Esq. For many of us the New Year provides the opportunity to look back, reflect and give thanks for what went well in the last 12 months. While a period of celebration for some, this...Read More

Anderson Law Firm is getting in the holiday spirit! The Young Lawyers Division of the Allegheny County Bar Association hosts an annual toy drive for underprivileged children in shelters and programs in the area. This year, the staff of...Read More

By Analija M. Zampogna, Esq. The bottom line for estate planning clients and attorneys is that even the best laid plans can go awry. However, with a strategic plan in place and an understanding of its potential for litigation,...Read More