As you look forward to your retirement and the associated benefits, there are a number of other responsibilities you need to take care of that may be less exciting to plan for, but are nonetheless important, including drawing up a will, understanding the probate process as well as trusts. Here are some of the quick […]

BY: Brian Ferry, Times Observer The six felony charges and two misdemeanors against a Titusville man were withdrawn shortly after his trial started Friday morning in Warren County Court of Common Pleas. The jury was brought in and its responsibilities explained by President Judge Maureen Skerda. A few minutes later the jurors were told they could leave.

Grandparents are an intricate part of many familial units, and in situations of divorce, custody, and neglect, their rights have a special protection under Pennsylvania law, in ways that are quite different from many other states. They are specifically noted to be eligible for ‘partial physical custody’ and ‘supervised physical custody’ which are implemented in

by: Stephen Sebald Passcodes on company-owned smartphones in the case of two former Capital One employees have been deemed personal information and not corporate records by Pennsylvania federal judge Mark Kearney. The ruling is a huge win for personal privacy for the two defendants, Bonan and Nan Huang, who are being investigated by the Securities

Sebald & Hackwelder, experienced attorneys in Erie, PA, launch new website with additional information on our practice areas, referral program and more! Our new website provides a way for visitors to quickly reach out to our team of Erie’s best attorneys. We want to provide you with as much information possible about our areas of

by: Stephen Sebald At the end of this month, approximately 6,000 inmates in federal prisons across the country will be released early after serving substantial portions of their sentence, as was confirmed earlier in the month by the Department of Justice. This is a one-time early release program, and comes as part of efforts to

by Stephen Sebald Purpose: The purpose of a grand jury investigation is to determine whether or not there is sufficient evidence to file criminal charges against a defendant. This is a first step for those accused of serious crimes. Even without an indictment, a prosecutor can still work to push the case to trial, but gaining

by: Stephen Sebald Driving under the influence is one of the most dangerous crimes for public safety and results in a huge percentage of vehicle related deaths in the United States. As such, there are also serious legal penalties associated with DUIs in the state of Pennsylvania, which are important to know if you’re being

by: Stephen Sebald If you’re in the situation where you are seeking a divorce in the state of Pennsylvania, there are a number of factors that should be considered as you begin the process. Unlike many other states, PA will accept reasons of fault and no-fault while filing for a divorce, but even then it’s

by: Stephen Sebald We all make mistakes we regret and for many of us, they don’t have lasting negative implications on our lives. For some, however, the mistake made resulting in a criminal record. Whether a felony or a misdemeanor, the criminal record has prevented you from going forward with your life and doing many