You’ve scheduled a consultation with a divorce attorney. Now what? For many clients, it’s their first time meeting with a family law attorney – maybe any attorney for that matter– and they have no idea what to expect. This article will help to prepare you for that...
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...
Current Status: Not Quo
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...
An Important Message From OMW Law – We Are Open
As ordered by Governor Wolf on Thursday evening, March 19, 2020, OWM Law has closed its physical offices; however, we are still ready to serve you with virtual legal services. Our investment in technology allows us to operate remotely and still provide the same level...
Owm Newsletter – March 2020 – What Am I Supposed To Do With A Title Report That I Received From My Title Company A Few Weeks Before My Real Estate Closing?
A number of our lawyers at OWM Law are title insurance agents licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Insurance Department and approved to issue title insurance, and conduct closings, on real estate transactions by Fidelity National Title Insurance Company. OWM...
Corporate and Fictitious Names
A great way to market your business is by registering a fictitious name with the Pennsylvania Department of State. Let’s say that you form a corporation known as “Dave’s Landscaping, LLC.” You’ve worked with your business planning attorney to form the corporate...
