Crabbs & Crabbs

Curious about Wills, Advance Directives and Powers of Attorney? Here’s a quick summary of each and the differences.

Another COVID-19 Update, 4/3/20: The York County Court of Common Pleas has announced that beginning Monday, April 6, it will again accept custody filings and will be scheduling conciliations (by telephone) for those cases. These cases include new custody cases, as well as Petitions for Modification and some Petitions for Contempt.

Coronavirus update: The York County Register of Wills and Orphans Court Offices are addressing problems posed by social distancing requirements with video conferencing. Individuals (and their attorneys) can now video conference with Courthouse staff to probate Wills and apply for marriage licenses. There are a couple steps to do each, but the Courts are certainly doing what they can to accommodate these needs of the public during this pandemic.

We have had a number of clients contact us about custody concerns given the current Coronavirus pandemic and social distancing restrictions and limitations on allowable travel (in some counties). This afternoon the following statement was issued by H. Geoffrey Moulton, Jr., Court Administrator, Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts: "I have been asked about the impact of the Governor's 'stay at home' order on existing child custody orders and the travel necessary to ef...fectuate them in affected counties. The Governor's Office of General Counsel has confirmed to me that the Governor's order does not prohibit such travel. (In counties not subject to the stay-at-home order, there is likewise no barrier to such travel and the continued enforcement of custody orders.) While you and your fellow judges have discretion to modify custody orders in light of changing circumstances, nothing in the Governor's order requires that you do so." Therefore, current custody Orders remain in full force and effect unless and until a local Judge issues a direction to the contrary.

Don’t let another year go by without having a plan for the future! We are making Wills and Powers of Attorney even more affordable this December and January, when a basic Will and Power of Attorney will start at just $95 for an individual and $150 for a couple. In just two in-person visits, we can discuss your goals and put them into action. Give us a call and get this important item checked off of your to-do list!