In Pennsylvania, Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a serious infraction of the law. If you are convicted of drunk driving or plead guilty to the charge, you may receive up to two years in jail. To be guilty of DUI, you must have a minimum blood alcohol content...
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Month: December 2017
OWM Newsletter – Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
FEATURE ARTICLE – Rebecca A. Hobbs, Esquire, CELA discuss the issue of grandparents raising grandchildren and the importance of formalizing the relationship with a guardianship or custody action. STAFF SPOTLIGHT – Meet Andrea Pirelli and Faye Stoudt of OWM’s Title...
OWM Blog – Holiday Safety Tips for Caregivers of People with Alzheimer’s Disease
The holiday season can be overwhelming and stressful for those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. With extra cords from holiday lights, and deviations from normal routines, having a safety checklist can be a helpful reminder of certain safe guards that...
OWM Blog – Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
The U.S. 2010 Census revealed that in Pennsylvania, 239,819 children under the age of 18 live in homes with grandparents or other relatives (this is 8.6% of the children in Pennsylvania.) However, in the majority of these households, grandparents do not have a formal...
Staff Spotlight: Andrea M. Pirelli & Faye M. Stoudt – December 2017
This month we are pleased to continue our new Staff Spotlight Series with our second edition, focusing on the OWM Title Department. We would like to introduce Andrea Pirelli and Faye Stoudt, who are our Real Estate Settlement Coordinators. In their roles, they...
Do I Need a Trust?
Let’s talk about trusts. I have my morning routine down. The alarm goes off, I jump in the shower, and immediately throw on my robe and put my hair in a towel. This is followed by a race to the kitchen to grab a cup of coffee. I carefully walk upstairs, making sure...