Power of Attorney

A Power of Attorney allows an individual to appoint someone else to act on his or her behalf.  The person signing the Power of Attorney is known as the “Principal” and the individual who is given the power to act is referred to as the “Agent.”   A Power of...

Inheritance Tax Amnesty Program

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue is currently administering a tax amnesty program to allow individuals and businesses to pay past-due taxes, with the Commonwealth waiving all penalties and half of the interest. This amnesty period runs from April 21, 2017 ...

WFJLAW Walk-In Wednesday Promotion

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] WF&J’s Tamaqua office is currently running a “Walk-in Wednesday” promotion....

Is Pennsylvania Probate of a Will Necessary?

When a loved one dies, many people often think that you must open an Estate and go through the probate process.  While many times this may be the case, this is not always necessary.  Assets pass three ways upon death: (1) by ownership; (2) by contract; and (3) by...

Governor Signs New Financial POA Law in PA

In July 2014, Governor Corbett signed into law Act 96 of 2014.  The new law makes substantial changes to the current financial power of attorney (POA) law.  The new law now requires all financial POAs to be notarized and witnessed by two individuals.  It specifies new...