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Women face special challenges when it comes to life transitions. From children’s education and job changes to divorce and retirement, taking the time to learn and plan ahead is critical. That’s why associate attorney Kathryn Liebhaber is teaming up with two of the best women in business – life coach, author, and speaker Trina Stutzman…
You’re in the middle of divorce proceedings and then the unthinkable happens. Your soon-to-be-ex-spouse dies. What now? It depends on how the deceased spouse prepared, or didn’t, for this possibility. As should happen with many life events, an estate plan should be reviewed as soon as divorce is contemplated or has begun. In Pennsylvania, once…
We are proud to announce that Richard C. Howard, Jr. will be co-presenting a program at the Bucks County Bar Association’s Fifth Annual Business Law Institute Spotlight entitled, “Civility and Its Scarcity – What’s At Stake for Clients and Legal Professionals.” We plan to share more about his presentation here on the WKC Law blog.…
One of the first things I learned in my paralegal classes, after “What is a paralegal?” is that attention to detail is the most important skill in a paralegal’s tool belt; it was drilled into our heads, pun intended. Attention to detail is defined as the “ability to accomplish and or complete a task while…
Are you an experienced legal secretary in search of a new opportunity? We are seeking a versatile and hard-working candidate to provide support for two of our attorneys. Please continue reading and consider applying for the position. Legal Secretary The ideal candidate for this position will have a minimum of five (5) years of experience…
Please join us in congratulating Richard C. Howard, Jr., Weber Kracht and Chellew partner and CFO, on receiving the 2023 AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. This is Martindale-Hubbell’s highest designation and is the result of a thorough peer review survey on an attorney’s ethical standards and legal ability. Rick has received the AV…
No matter where you live in Pennsylvania, before you establish a new “use” on your property or extend an existing use, you must be able to show compliance with that municipality’s zoning ordinance. While this typically sounds confusing, there are several things you can do without an attorney as you investigate a project, such as:…
If you still need to secure your Real ID, you have more time to do so. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the deadline to update your identification to the Real ID format is May 7, 2025. You can check if you are “Real ID Ready” at the DHS website. Learn more about…
Congratulations to Michael Kracht, Esquire for a career of dedication, hard work and public service. Effective October 24, 2022 (his 70th birthday), Michael’s relationship with Weber, Kracht & Chellew transitioned to a role “Of Counsel.” Michael and his family moved to the Pennridge community in 1986 from Chester County where he worked for Legal Aid…
What happens if I don’t have a POA? Most commonly, if you become incapacitated and don’t have a durable power of attorney (POA), then your family may have no choice but to go to court in order to have a conservator or guardian appointed for you. This could end up with your assets and personal…