Central Pennsylvania General Practice Law Blog

What is probate, and how can you avoid it in Pennsylvania? Probate is the legal process that occurs after a person dies regardless of whether they had a valid will. In Pennsylvania, if a person creates an estate plan, their property is typically distributed according...

Written By: Robert L. Buzzendore, Esquire Sometimes a person will work “odd jobs” for a company to receive income. The company may consider the person to be an independent contractor instead of an employee because an independent contractor is not eligible for...

Written By: Robert L. Buzzendore, Esquire A Will is beneficial because it provides guidance and direction on how to handle your personal property and/or real estate after your death. On the other hand, a Will does not handle items with a beneficiary such as a...

Written By: Robert L. Buzzendore, Esquire Centuries ago a formal contract which required no consideration was sealed using wax, an embossed impression or other individual mark.  The sealing of the contract showed the solemn occasion of entering into the contract....

Written By: Robert L. Buzzendore, Esquire Besides numerous federal law and regulations governing firearms, Pennsylvania laws govern firearms and who may possess them.  Section 6105 of the PA Uniform Firearms Act identifies persons who are not allowed to possess, own...

Written By:  William F. Hoffmeyer, Esquire This blog involves a case from which an appeal was taken from the probate of a will that was actually prepared by an attorney but signed in the attorney’s absence in the hospital in the presence of the sole beneficiary. This...

Written By: Robert L. Buzzendore, Esquire Grandparents have custody rights under the law, but they must satisfy the legal requirements to file a custody complaint. Legal standing is the ability to file a complaint. One of the ways grandparents may obtain standing and...

Written By: Robert L. Buzzendore, Esquire A recent unemployment compensation case highlights the importance of filing an appeal on time and maintaining proof that it was filed on time. Time deadlines are very important especially when it relates to the jurisdiction of...

Written By: Robert L. Buzzendore, Esquire Social media provides people with the ability to maintain contact with family, friends and others. Social media also provides a forum for people to publish their personal dislikes about a former significant other or spouse,...

Written By: Robert L. Buzzendore, Esquire A person may own real estate with a significant other or a ‘business’ partner.  Generally, there is no cohabitation or other written agreement regarding their real estate.  Initially, the arrangement may be satisfactory, but...