The federal Fair Housing Act requires landlords and housing facilities to allow service dogs and emotional support animals, if necessary for a person with a disability to have an equal opportunity to use and enjoy the home. To fall under this provision, the person...
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Unemployment Compensation Don’t Disqualify Yourself
Don’t Disqualify Yourself Unemployment compensation can provide benefits during a difficult time. However, if an employee commits willful misconduct, benefits will be denied. In a recent appeals court case, an employee should have consulted an attorney to inform her...
Will Your Will Be Clear
A Will informs other people of your intentions regarding distribution of your assets upon death. A poorly drafted Will may not accomplish your goals because others may not understand your intent. This may lead other, especially disgruntled heirs (usually family...
Estate Administration: Documentation, Documentation, Documentation!
ESTATE ADMINISTRATION: What You Need to Know About Documentation Estate Administration is an emotional roller coaster and, quite honestly, it entails a lot of time, energy, patience and flexibility. It doesn’t give you very much time to grieve either; however, that...
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Review Legal Documents IT’S TIME: Wills, Power of Attorneys, Trust Agreements, and More The start of a new year is a perfect time to review the legal documents that you had a lawyer prepare more than five years ago. You know the documents I’m referencing. Wills, Power...
Your Will
YOUR WILL: DOES IT DO WHAT YOU THINK IT WILL DO? A Will puts you in charge because it allows you to decide who will receive your assets upon death. A Will may also show your intentions regarding burial, cremation and, if you have minor children, who should be the...
York PA Attorney Recognized by Lawyers of Distinction
The Law Office of , congratulates Attorney William F Hoffmeyer, a 2018 certified member of Lawyers of Distinction in the practice area of Real Estate. Members are accepted based upon objective evaluation of an attorney’s qualifications to...
Marriage by an Internet-Ordained Minister – Is It Valid?
William Hoffmeyer Reflects on Being an Internet Ordained Minister Are internet ordained ministers legally valid in Pennsylvania? Over a number of years, I acted as the Master of Ceremonies at approximately 12 weddings, both in Pennsylvania and, on one occasion, in...
Common Problems in Private Real Estate Transactions
How Your Lawyer Can Help in Real Estate Transactions Many issues can arise during a private real estate transaction. A lawyer can protect you. We have previously written about issues that can arise in a for sale by owner real estate transaction. Now we want to tell...
Real Estate for Sale By Owner Risks
Traps to Look Out for with Regard to For Sale By Owner Transactions It is important to have counsel in for sale by owner real estate transactions. Typically, for any FOR SALE BY OWNER SALE/PURCHASE, there are no realtors involved in the transaction. Consequently,...