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Choosing An Agent For Your Power Of Attorney: Factors To Consider

By Kim M. Gillen, P.C. |

Your power of attorney is an important component of your estate plan, since it takes effect during your lifetime and helps you plan for incapacity. The Pennsylvania statute on durable powers of attorney (DPOAs) allows you to address both health care matters and your financial affairs in one document. As principal, you can appoint… Read More »

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Steps For Getting A Protective Order From Abuse In Pennsylvania

By Kim M. Gillen, P.C. |

Domestic violence often constitutes criminal activity, and Pennsylvania laws are tough on offenders. If police receive a call, an arrest will follow. However, even though the offender might be charged, there may still be safety threats for the victim and family members. To provide additional protection beyond the criminal process, Pennsylvania has enacted a… Read More »

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4 Facts About Fighting Pennsylvania Misdemeanor Charges

By Kim M. Gillen, P.C. |

Pennsylvania has the same general structure of the federal government and other US states with classifying crimes as misdemeanors or felonies, but the laws are still very different. In the state statute on classes of offenses, a person is charged with a felony for more serious offenses, while misdemeanor charges are less severe. However,… Read More »

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How Do I Modify Child Support In Pennsylvania?

By Kim M. Gillen, P.C. |

You know how quickly life can change in just a year, so you can imagine what may come in the years after the entry of a Pennsylvania child support order. Recognizing that circumstances may not be the same as when the final divorce decree was entered, lawmakers have established a process for modification. Under… Read More »

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4 To-Do’s Before Filing For Divorce In Pennsylvania

By Kim M. Gillen, P.C. |

If you are contemplating divorce in Pennsylvania, you are making a smart decision by starting preparations early and finding out as much as you can about the process. You might have already learned that one of the first considerations is whether you file on the basis of fault. Under the Pennsylvania statute on grounds… Read More »

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Things You Cannot Do By Will Under Pennsylvania Estate Planning Laws

By Kim M. Gillen, P.C. |

Preparing a will is one of the most effective ways of protecting your legacy, reducing conflict among loved ones, and maintaining control over how your assets are distributed at death. Fortunately, the laws on wills allow you significant flexibility when accomplishing these goals. You can take advantage of many different options and structures, as… Read More »

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2 Separate Cases After A Pennsylvania DUI Arrest

By Kim M. Gillen, P.C. |

Every US state has enacted laws prohibiting drunk driving, and Pennsylvania’s version follows a familiar pattern in terms of what acts are unlawful. Under the state statute on Driving Under the Influence (DUI), you can be charged if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is in excess of .08 percent as measured by a breathalyzer… Read More »

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Basic Eligibility Rules For Social Security Disability In Pennsylvania

By Kim M. Gillen, P.C. |

When you suffer from a disabling medical condition that carries significant physical or mental limitations, it is likely that you will be able to earn a living through working. A key financial resource is not available, and you cannot support your basic needs without an income. Fortunately, you may qualify for monetary benefits under… Read More »

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Tasks For The Personal Representative In A Pennsylvania Probate Case

By Kim M. Gillen, P.C. |

Probate is the process for wrapping up a deceased individual’s final affairs, whether estate administration is governed by a will or by state laws on intestacy. Early in the proceedings, the court will appoint a personal representative to stand in the shoes of the decedent and manage the estate. Pennsylvania probate laws include information… Read More »

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Parenting Plan Tips To Avoid Child Custody Disputes This Holiday Season

By Kim M. Gillen, P.C. |

The winter holidays are right around the corner, and families across Pennsylvania are busy shopping, cooking, and engaging in other preparations for the festivities. For some, there is the added challenge of transitioning children between two households in a co-parenting situation. The schedule may work smoothly the rest of the year, but child custody… Read More »

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