Cara Hartley

Cara Hartley

Cara has written extensively on navigating privacy regulations, creating legal documents, and managing business issues such as taxes, insurance, and incorporation. She has been writing for over 20 years and is a self-published author who specializes in simplifying complicated legal topics. Connect with Cara on LinkedIn.

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How to Avoid Paying Capital Gains Tax on Inherited Property 

If you have recently inherited property, there are ways to potentially reduce your tax liability and protect your inheritance.

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What Is a Partition Action?

If you’re facing challenges with jointly owned property, a partition action may be one of your options.

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How Long Does the Executor Have to Pay the Beneficiaries?

Before distributing payments to beneficiaries, an executor must inventory the decedent’s assets and ensure that any outstanding debts are paid off.

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Alimony in Pennsylvania (PA): What You Should Know

Not all Pennsylvania separations or divorces involve alimony, but for those that do, it can significantly impact your finances. 

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8 Questions to Ask a Copyright Lawyer

Hiring an experienced lawyer can help protect the original creations of authors, artists, and other creatives. Read on to learn the key questions to…

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What Is a Civil Union, and Is It Right for You?

Couples seeking an alternative to marriage may be considering a civil union, but there are a few significant differences between the two types of…

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Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce

Getting a divorce? Learn the differences between contested vs. uncontested divorce, including duration, cost, and grounds for divorce.

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What Is a Lien Release and How Is it Used?

When the time comes to get a lien released, it's important to be sure that the lien release form is appropriate to the situation, and that it…

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How to Contest a Will and When You Should

You may be able to contest a loved one’s will in certain situations, such as in cases involving fraud or coercion or if the testator has multiple…

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Know Your Rights: What Are the Miranda Rights?

Miranda rights are the legal rights that must be read to a suspect by law enforcement in the U.S. Learn what they are and when to use them in this…

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