You’re young, and you don’t think it’s reasonable that you could need an estate plan in place. After all, it’s usually retirees who have estate plans, because they are more likely to have money and assets to protect. Keep in mind, though, that estate plans aren’t just...
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Resolving A Tangled Title
A clear title is key to peace of mind for homeowners. Yet, it is not just them that benefit. Clean titles are good for the community too. The Pew Charitable Trust found that 2% of residential properties in Philadelphia have an unclear or tangled title....
What are the grounds for divorce in Pennsylvania?
Filing for divorce is a major decision in a person’s life and there are a lot of factors to consider before doing so. Do you have the money to hire an attorney? How will you take care of the children? Will you get to stay in your home? On what grounds should you file...
How to Prepare for a Divorce Consultation
Be prepared to provide a short biography of yourself, your spouse, and your children, if any. This is the easy part, as you’ll be asked information that you know by heart, such as names, dates of birth, address, date of marriage, education, and work history, including...
What is historic zoning?
When it comes to purchasing real estate, you may want to consider what zoning laws apply to the property before you acquire it. If your property is subject to Historic zoning regulations, you may be limited on the types of repairs improvements can make to the property...
Planning for estate taxes
As you progress into your golden years in Pennsylvania, your thought inevitably turns to the estate planning process. As many of our past clients here at O’Donnell, Weiss & Mattei, P.C. can attest to, one major part of this process is preserving as many of your...
Who should I choose for my healthcare agent?
Getting older means a greater chance of serious illness. In some cases, a serious illness may affect your ability to make medical decisions on your own. If you are unable to communicate with doctors and family about medical issues, they may go against your wishes...
Covid-19 And Domestic Violence
Most couples who live together, married or otherwise, are spending an inordinate amount of time together due to COVID-19 and Stay in Place Order. They are working from home, teaching their children, and managing their household without the ability to leave and take...
Chester County Court of Common Pleas During COVID-19
In response to COVID-19, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has issued a statewide judicial emergency Order on March 18, 2020, requiring all Pennsylvania courts to be generally closed to the public. On April 1, 2020, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court entered a supplemental...
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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has touched all aspects of the American economy, including the residential real estate market. This, in turn, has effected real estate agents, lenders, title agents, and real estate lawyers. The health and economic crisis look likely to...