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Citing the potential health risk created by the displacement of individuals from their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Wolf issued an Order on May 7, 2020 staying the issuance of statutorily required pre-foreclosure notices. Similarly, Governor Wolf’s Order extends time periods for notices required prior to the initiation of...

When a loved one passes away, it can be incredibly difficult to bear down and take care of business. Unfortunately, in many cases, that is exactly what you have to do. We recognize how challenging this can be, which is why we are dedicated to providing our clients with the...

In a world rife with continued uncertainty and economic turmoil, the IRS has reminded those receiving government benefits with dependents that they may be entitled to additional $500 payments per qualifying child if they apply by today, May 5, 2020. All they need to do-- is ask. Individuals receiving Social...

The new coronavirus has drastically impacted people across the United States, and the world. Unfortunately, among those impacted are individuals currently residing in nursing homes. Since nursing homes are so crowded, understaffed, and more, many people are contracting the virus in these enclosed, clustered spaces. Because of this, many families...

It is now a little more than 6 weeks since Governor Wolf ordered the closure of all non-life-sustaining businesses on March 19, 2020.  Since then, many small businesses have notified their insurance carriers of their business interruption claims for loss of business income and expense.  The insurance companies are uniformly...

As we previously wrote, the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) is intended to be a lifeline for small businesses suffering during the coronavirus crisis. The focus of that article was to highlight the need for proper underwriting to address possible fraud.  This entry builds upon the prior writing and addresses the...

Pennsylvania is home to several charming, safe, and comfortable apartment complexes. However, an apartment complex is only as safe as its landlord allows it to be. Landlords are responsible for maintaining their premises at all times, and when an issue arises, they must address it within a reasonable period of...

There are various aspects of a comprehensive estate plan, and creating an advance healthcare directive is one of them. These legal documents declare what medical decisions you would like made on your behalf upon incapacitation. These frequently include both living wills and healthcare powers of attorney. Though these documents are...

Estate planning is a difficult topic to discuss and the Covid-19 Crisis has made it both more difficult and more necessary. The information below describes the ways in which we can help with your estate planning needs during the Covid-19 pandemic. PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO CHANGE YOUR EXISTING PLAN...

There have been two new major developments in the Payroll Protection Program (“PPP”). President Trump just signed a bill into law approving additional funds for the PPP and the SBA has issued new guidelines for the PPP. I. Since the $349 billion of loans to small businesses was quickly exhausted,...