The Pennsylvania Association of Notaries has published a video that explains the differences between remote notarization and electronic notarization (for those who might be uncertain about the differences). … Continue reading
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An order denying preliminary objections that seek to enforce an arbitration clause is an interlocutory order that is appealable as of right, and an arbitration clause incorporated into a brokerage agreement signed by an individual trustee is enforceable against the … Continue reading
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), P.L. 116-136, enacted March 27, 2020, added a new § 401(a)(9)(I) that eliminates any required minimum distribution for the year 2020. New § 401(a)(9)(I)(i) states that the required distribution requirements...
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A new “temporary limited suspension” has been issued allowing remote notarization of powers of attorney, self-proving wills, and temporary guardianships during the COVID-19 emergency declaration. As announced by the Pa. Department of State, notaries are allowed to use audio-visual communications … Continue reading
The Act of March 27, 2020, P.L. ___, No. 10 (H.B. 1232) amends the Fiscal Code to eliminate all interest, penalties, or other additions to income taxes otherwise due on April 15, 2020, until July 15, 2020. The Department of … Continue reading
An action for tortious interference with a right of inheritance cannot be brought against a lawyer for inter vivos transfers when the lawyer (a) prepared a power of attorney naming an agent who later abused the powers granted to the … Continue reading
Since publishing the news that Lehigh County has established a “virtual probate” process by videoconferencing, it’s been learned that five other counties have published similar procedures. The list (as of 3/31/2020) is as follows: BerksBucksDauphinLehighNorthamptonYork Most of the procedures require … Continue reading
Lehigh County has announced a new procedure for the probate of wills by video conferencing, effective 3/30/2020. The Montgomery County Bar Association reports that its Register of Wills is considering a similar procedure, but nothing appears on the Register’s website … Continue reading
In Notice 2020-20, 2020-16 I.R.B. 660 (4/13/2020), the Internal Revenue Service has “amplified” Notice 2020-18, 2020-15 I.R.B. 590 (4/6/2020), to provide the same three month deferral for gift tax (and generation-skipping tax) returns and payments as was previously allowed for income tax returns and payments. The … Continue reading
Governor Wolf has approved a temporary suspension of the personal appearance requirement for notarizations in certain real estate transactions. The Pa. Department of State has issued a press release with the details on how notaries can use these new procedures. … Continue reading