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The Effect the COVID-19 Pandemic May Have on Your Student Loans
Author: Ashley M. Securda, Esq., Partner The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the “CARES Act,” in its final version, was over 800 pages and contained various laws that impacted Americans nationwide. Did you know that the CARES Act also may have impacted your...
Paycheck Protection Program
Author: Ashley M. Securda, Esq., Partner Paycheck Protection Program On March 27, 2020, Congress enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (also known as the CARES Act) which created a program which incentives small businesses for retaining their employees during the current...
How Can My Doctor Treat Me If I Cannot Go Into The Medical Office Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic?
by Attorney Ashley Securda Due to the recent coronavirus outbreak, the Pennsylvania Department of State’s Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs has released information regarding how healthcare providers can provide treatment to individuals seeking treatment during this difficult time in...
Unemployment Compensation – What Are Your Worker’s Rights During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
by Attorney Ashley Securda Were you exposed to the coronavirus at work and forced to stay home without pay? Did your place of employment close due to COVID-19, leaving you without pay? You may have legal rights to collect due to your loss of income. Unemployment Compensation (UC) benefits are...
What is the New Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE)?
by Attorney Ashley Securda INCREASED ENFORCEMENT IN WORK ZONE AREAS TO START THIS WEEK Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDot) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission have partnered with the Pennsylvania State Police to create a...
Why Do I Need A Power of Attorney?
By Attorney James E. Crossen, III At Williamson, Friedberg & Jones, LLC, we assist individuals with respect to estate planning. One of the most important documents a person should have as part of an estate plan is a Power-of-Attorney form. What is a Power-of-Attorney form? It is a legal...
Are You a Grandparent Raising a Grandchild?
Williamson, Friedberg and Jones, Family Law Attorney, Angelique Bailey will be presenting a FREE program called, “Establishing Custody as a Grandparent.” on Wednesday, March 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit #29, 17 Maple Avenue, Marlin. Are you a grandparent raising your...
Is Your Home Improvement Contractor Licensed and Insured?
by Attorney Ashley Securda According to the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, all contractors that perform $5,000.00 or more in work for home improvement must be registered with the State and carry adequate insurance. The Office of the Attorney General oversees the registration process....
Why Should I Get A Will?
by Attorney J.T. Herber, III A Will is a legal document that outlines how you would like your assets (estate) distributed when you die. It names who you would like to administer your estate. Wills have several important purposes, including: 1. Deciding the ownership of your property when you die....
What are the PA Inheritance Tax Changes?
by Attorney Ashley Securda Previously, when a parent passed away and if the child inherited anything from the parent, the child had to pay 4.5% on the value of the asset for Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax. For example, if a parent died with $100,000.00 in a bank account, the child would owe...
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