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Facebook Introduces “Legacy Contact”

February 16, 2015 By WKCLawBlog

Warning. This post could get a little morbid, but let’s just call it “estate planning.”

Up until now, Facebook had no mechanism to deal with a personal Facebook page once the person had passed away. Some of you might already have cared for this by giving your log-in information to a trusted relative or friend, but the fine print states that is a violation of Facebook’s terms of service.

Now there is a solution. Facebook has introduced new options, as explained by Slate’s Will Oremus:

…the social network announced a new setting that will give every Facebook user the option to have their account permanently deleted when they die. Alternatively, users can now designate a “legacy contact”—a friend or family member to take control of certain aspects of their account after death.

Specifically, the legacy contact will be able to:

  • Change the dead person’s profile picture and cover photo
  • Write a special post that will be pinned to the top of his or her timeline (e.g., a memorial service announcement)
  • Accept friend requests from real-life friends and family who weren’t connected to the deceased on Facebook.

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So even though we joked about this new option being part of your estate planning, it’s actually a good idea to keep us in the loop on this decision the next time you come in to the office to update your estate plans.

This blog is designed for general information only. The information presented should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.

 

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Social Media Tagged With: Bucks County, estate planning, Facebook, Legacy Contact, Montgomery County, social media, Weber Kracht & Chellew

The Weber Kracht and Chellew Word of the Month Is…Imagine

February 6, 2015 By WKCLawBlog

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For the month of February, we’re focusing on the word, “imagine.” For many of us, the word conjures John Lennon’s classic song. Or we equate the word with daydreaming. But can’t we also imagine productively? Is it not a necessary part of creative problem-solving? We think so. Ideas lead to solutions. As the poet Mark Van Doren wrote, “Bring ideas in and entertain them royally, for one of them may be the king.” So, imagine with us this month.

This blog is designed for general information only. The information presented should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.

 

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: imagine, Perkasie, Weber Kracht & Chellew

Celebrating a Year of Accomplishment

January 20, 2015 By WKCLawBlog

We had a terrific time celebrating the holidays and the completion of a successful year at the firm. Many thanks to Sellersville Theater & Washington House Restaurant for everything! Thanks to Stephen Brown of Looking Glass Photography for the beautiful photos.

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This blog is designed for general information only. The information presented should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.

Filed Under: The Weber Kracht and Chellew Difference, Weber Kracht Chellew Attorneys Tagged With: Bucks County, Looking Glass Photography, Sellersville, Stephen Brown, The Washington House, Weber Kracht & Chellew

This Week at Weber Kracht and Chellew | 1.17.15

January 16, 2015 By WKCLawBlog

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We hope you’ve had a good start to 2015. Here’s a recap of the past week at the firm.

We kicked off the new year with “gratitude” for January’s Word of the Month. What better way to start 2015?

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Last weekend we had the opportunity to tour the brand new Bucks County Justice Center. You can take a look around as well, courtesy of this video and report from The Intelligencer.

Our own Dean Arthur and his wife, Jodi, attended the January 8th debut of The Bucks County Bar Association‘s exhibition, “A Judicial Legacy: Portraits from the Bucks County Courts Collection” at the James A. Michener Art Museum. The exhibition runs through February 8.

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It’s also time to cast your vote for the Bucks County Courier Times and The Intelligencer’s 2014 Do-Gooder. There are many worthy organizations in the running to win $5,000 in public service advertising, including our friends at Pennridge FISH. Learn more about it and cast your vote here.

Keep up with all Weber, Kracht and Chellew news by checking this blog, liking us on Facebook, connecting with us on LinkedIn or following us on Twitter.

This blog is designed for general information only. The information presented should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.

Filed Under: Community Events, Nonprofit, The Weber Kracht and Chellew Difference, Weber Kracht Chellew Attorneys Tagged With: Bucks County, Bucks County Bar Association, Bucks County Courier Times, Bucks County Justice Center, Dean Arthur, James A. Michener Museum, Pennridge, Pennridge FISH, The Intelligencer, Weber Kracht & Chellew

The Weber Kracht and Chellew Word of the Month Is…Gratitude

January 12, 2015 By WKCLawBlog

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In December we started to share our Word of the Month. Choosing a word to focus on each month helps us as a team and as individuals, personally and professionally.

The word for January 2015 is “gratitude” and is defined as “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” As you go about your business today, think about how gratitude can be a part of every interaction. Maybe it means taking a moment to close a client email with a line or two thanking them for their business or taking a moment to thank a coworker for a recent act of thoughtfulness. It could be as simple as giving a cashier eye contact next time you make a Wawa run. Try it and let us know in the comments how it impacts your day.

This blog is designed for general information only. The information presented should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Bucks County, gratitude, Montgomery County, Pennridge, Perkasie, Weber Kracht & Chellew

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