What Happens to a House When Someone Dies in West Virginia?
A house can become the most complicated part of a West Virginia probate estate. Learn what happens to real estate after death, when an executor can sell property, how estate debts affect the house, and what heirs should do before transferring or selling inherited real estate.
Should I Keep the House After Divorce? 7 Questions Pennsylvania Spouses Should Ask
Keeping the house after divorce can feel like stability—but it can also become a financial burden. Here are seven questions Pennsylvania spouses should answer before deciding whether to keep, buy out, or sell the marital home.
What Happens to the House in a Divorce? A Practical Guide for Pennsylvania, West Virginia & Ohio
Who gets the house in a divorce? Do you have to sell it? Can one spouse buy out the other—and what happens to the mortgage? Learn how to think through home equity, refinancing, separate-property claims and whether keeping the house actually makes financial sense.
The Legal Debt Audit: 15 Questions Every Growing Business Should Answer
As businesses grow, their contracts, ownership documents, governance systems, and legal processes do not always keep pace. Use this 15-question Legal Debt Audit to identify potential gaps and then take our free Business Legal Debt Scorecard to see which areas may deserve a closer look.
What Happens After Someone Dies in Pennsylvania? A Step-by-Step Guide
What happens after someone dies in Pennsylvania? This step-by-step guide explains what families should do first, how probate begins, how assets and creditors are handled, Pennsylvania inheritance tax, real estate issues, and when a probate lawyer may help.
Should I Move Out Before Filing for Divorce? What to Consider in Pennsylvania, West Virginia & Ohio
Moving out may feel like the obvious first step when a marriage is over, but it can affect housing, children, expenses and the practical realities of divorce. Here is what to consider before you leave.
New Legal Resources for Pennsylvania, West Virginia & Ohio
Looking for legal help in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Ohio? Explore The Skeen Firm’s expanded resources for divorce and family law, business litigation, estate planning and probate, DUI and criminal defense, bankruptcy, legal fees, and local attorney services across PA, WV, and OH.
West Virginia LLC Law: A Business Owner’s Guide to Chapter 31B
West Virginia LLC law changed in 2026. This updated guide explains Chapter 31B, operating agreements, liability protection, member disputes, reporting requirements, dissolution, foreign LLCs and West Virginia's new protected series rules.
What Is Legal Debt? The Hidden Risk Growing Businesses Accumulate
Growing businesses often accumulate legal debt when contracts, ownership documents, informal arrangements, and other legal systems fail to keep pace with the company. Learn what legal debt looks like, why it can compound as a business grows, and how to decide which issues actually deserve attention.
How Much Does a Lawyer Cost? A Guide to The Skeen Firm’s Flat Fees, Success Fees and Legal Pricing
How much does a lawyer cost? The Skeen Firm uses different pricing models for different legal problems, including flat-fee family law, business litigation success fees, estate planning, probate and recurring business counsel. See how our approach to legal pricing works across Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio.
Do You Need a Prenup? What Couples in Pennsylvania, West Virginia & Ohio Should Know
Prenups are not just for the ultra-wealthy. Learn how a prenuptial agreement can address businesses, real estate, debt, inheritance and other financial interests in PA, WV and OH.
Ending a Marriage That Is Already Over: What to Do Next in Pennsylvania, West Virginia & Ohio
When you already know the marriage is over, the question becomes what to do next. Learn the first steps to protect your finances, children, home, and future before making major divorce decisions, and get our free First Five Steps guide.
How Much Does Probate or Estate Planning Cost? A Clearer Way to Plan Ahead
Wondering how much probate or estate planning costs? The Skeen Firm now offers clearer pricing for probate, wills, trusts, powers of attorney and advanced estate planning in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio.
How Much Does Outside General Counsel Cost for a Small Business in 2026?
How much should a small business pay for outside general counsel? This 2026 pricing guide explains hourly, project-based, monthly and annual counsel models, what drives cost, and how to decide which level of ongoing legal support makes sense for a growing company.
Pennsylvania Pre-Archery Season Hunting Safety Checklist: Protect Yourself Before Opening Day
Pennsylvania archery season means checking more than your bow and broadheads. Before opening day, hunters should inspect tree stands, climbing sticks, harnesses, bows, crossbows, and other equipment that could cause a serious injury if it fails. This pre-season checklist covers practical steps Pennsylvania hunters can take to reduce risk, identify dangerous equipment, and understand when a hunting injury may involve a defective product or another preventable cause.
When Does a Small Business Need Outside General Counsel?
Growing businesses eventually reach an awkward stage: too many contracts, ownership questions, transactions, and legal risks for a purely reactive approach, but not enough to justify a full-time general counsel. Here is how to tell when your business may be ready for outside general counsel.
50/50 Custody in West Virginia: What Shared Parenting Really Means in 2026
West Virginia law starts with a rebuttable presumption favoring equal 50/50 custodial allocation, but that does not mean every case ends the same way. Learn how shared parenting really works, when the presumption can be rebutted, and what parents should consider before building a custody plan.
Your Business Dispute Is a Business Problem First and a Lawsuit Second
A business dispute is more than a legal problem. It can affect cash flow, customers, employees, management time, and future opportunities. Learn why effective business litigation starts with the company's objectives and how a practical litigation strategy can help small and middle-market businesses protect what they have built.
How to Dissolve an LLC in West Virginia: Voluntary Dissolution, Member Disputes, and Judicial Dissolution
When West Virginia LLC owners agree to close a business, dissolution may be straightforward. When members are deadlocked or one owner alleges oppressive or unfair conduct, West Virginia law provides additional remedies, including judicial dissolution under W. Va. Code § 31B-8-801.
Winning a Lawsuit Can Still Be a Bad Business Decision
Winning a lawsuit does not always mean winning for the business. Legal fees, management time, collectability, lost opportunities, and long-term business objectives can matter just as much as the verdict. Learn why smart business litigation strategy starts by defining what winning actually means.