Firm News and Law Updates
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Sure, the holiday season is great and all, but it is time for the annual Skeen Firm Holiday Primer. Your yearly gift guide of how to holiday the right and legal way. While we do not guarantee results by any means, we wish you a happy, safe, and lawyer-free holiday season.
Read MoreAn essential estate package consists of five documents: a Last Will and Testament, a Durable Power of Attorney, a Durable Healthcare Power of Attorney, a HIPAA Release form and a Final Disposition Instruction sheet.
Read MoreOdds are when you think of custody, you think of physical custody — the person with whom the child resides. Did you know there are two types of custody with seven variations? At the most basic level, a Court will decide what is in the child’s best interest. This will include whether one or both parents have physical custody -- that is the time each parent should spend with the child. The Court will also decide whether it’s better for one or both parents to have legal custody.
Read MoreHappy New Year! We look forward to serving and achieving our client's goals in 2021.
Read MoreChristmas is right around the corner! Yikes! Maybe you’re in the group of folks who have already finished your shopping and have a mound of beautifully wrapped presents under your tree or maybe you’re in the “I shop on Christmas Eve” club and aren’t sweating the details just yet. Regardless of where you fall, you’ve most likely made all of your holiday arrangements and are looking forward to spending some quality time with your family. If you share custody of your children with your ex, maybe you’re counting down the hours or days until you see your children for Christmas.
Read MoreThis holiday season is unlike any we have seen. But as we move through the various holidays recognized in December it is important to remember their purpose. Charity, humanity, and family are the reason the holidays exist in the first place.
Read MoreMost small business owners wonder what they can do to decrease their taxes. The best answer for all small business owners is simple: Focus on growing revenue and you will find taxes will not matter. Following this philosophy is all the more important for start-ups. In the first five years of business, growth can fix most issues. Growth, not decreased taxes, is the lifeblood of your business.
Read MoreCheck out The Skeen Firm’s divorce guide. Contact us today at info@theskeenfirm.com or 724-550-6970 if you have questions about your unique situation.
Read MoreThey say to everything there is a season. The same can be said for your divorce. There are three seasons to a divorce: pre-, pending, and post-divorce. Just as each season in life has its own set of characteristics, each divorce season has its own type of support.
Read MoreAs we approach the Fourth of July weekend, it is important to remember that we’re celebrating the birth of American independence. The weather forecast looks great, so enjoy some time with your family outdoors!
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce The Skeen Firm has expanded by opening an office in Cranberry Township on July 1, 2020. This move furthers our mission of providing everyday legal services for the everyday resident of southwestern Pennsylvania. We look forward to serving clients in Butler and Beaver Counties.
Read MoreWhile you’ve heard of the Miranda warnings, do you know what the O’Connell warnings are? The O’Connell warnings are read when an officer arrests you for suspected DUI and requests you submit to a chemical test to determine the amount of alcohol or detect the presence of a controlled substance in your system
Read MoreWashington, Pennsylvania: The Skeen Firm PLLC today announced that Crystal Lee McLaughlin will be joining The Firm as a Partner, chairing the Family Law and Criminal Law practices, effective May 7, 2020.
Read MoreFew things are certain in these unprecedent times. One thing is. Forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is likely subject to heightened scrutiny. What are some steps small businesses can take now to ensure proper PPP compliance?
Read MoreYou filed Articles of Organization for your own LLC, saving yourself a lot of money. Great! Now you can run the business of your dreams without the fear of impact to your personal assets. Well, not completely.
Read MoreThank you for your attention. Note: this article does not contain 152 separate reasons to call if you have an old oil and gas lease, only one. That reason is Act 152 of 2014 (Act 152), or the Recording of Surrender Documents form Oil and Gas Lease Act. Act 152 requires Lessees to provide a surrender document to Leasors when an oil and gas lease expires. While plain in intent, Act 152 can get blurry in execution.
Read MoreThe SECURE Act, short for Securing Every Community Up for Retirement Act of 2019, took effect in January 2020. Congress’ intent in passing the SECURE Act was to expand retirement options, particularly 401(k)s through small businesses and for part-time employees. Further, it opens avenues to protect retirement income by offering annuities through 401(k) plans. This means….Other improvements include postponing the required minimum distribution (RMD) age to 72. It also allows traditional IRA owners to make contributions indefinitely. All of these changes are geared to help Americans grow and preserve their retirement accounts.
Read MoreA house and a sound estate plan have tremendous similarities that do not immediately meet the eye. Both are comprised of a firm foundation to build on, solid walls to protect all sides, and a roof to shelter when the proverbial sky is falling. But a house is a legitimate structure and an estate plan is just a bunch of legal documents with no foundation, walls, or a roof. What gives? The analogy unfolds below.
Read MoreThe breakdown below is provided by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. If you have questions regarding the eligibility of your small business or just general questions regarding your small business give us a call at 724-550-6970. We are all in this together and must do our part to help each other succeed.
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