Consistent with a growing number of county sheriffs, Perry County Sheriff Carl Nace is not requiring license to carry firearms (LTCF) applicants to included references on the LTCF application. I have long contended that requiring references on the application is a violation of the confidentiality provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. 6111(g)(3.1) and (i), as merely calling … Continue reading Perry County Sheriff Nace Does Not Require References on LTCF Applications!
Tag: Pennsylvania
The Great Pennsylvanian Trunk Gun
If you ever read Internet gun forums or overhear conversations at a gun store you will often hear many people asking for firearm recommendations for a variety of reasons. The reasons range from everyday practical ones, such as concealed carry protection to more esoteric ones…like bear protection. On the more esoteric side of the equation … Continue reading The Great Pennsylvanian Trunk Gun
With the Super Bowl a few days away, PA says get your bets in
A few of my clients have asked if the pools that they do at their "local water holes" or "blocks" are legal in Pennsylvania. The answer might surprise you. As of last November (2013), Pennsylvania allows for such better so long as specific situations are followed. See the story below: Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 2:45 … Continue reading With the Super Bowl a few days away, PA says get your bets in
Voting While Carrying a Firearm in PA – It’s Legal!
To the surprise of most residents of Pennsylvania, it is lawful, generally speaking, to carry a firearm while voting; after all, it's a political statement, protected under the First and Second Amendment. During the last election cycle, I wrote about this issue: Can You Vote While Carrying a Firearm in PA? Since that article, more and … Continue reading Voting While Carrying a Firearm in PA – It’s Legal!
If NYC biker attack occurred here, SUV driver protected by PA’s ‘Castle Doctrine
Fantastic article from philly.com written by Brian X. McCrone related to your rights to protect yourself outside your home. Many people don't understand how to protect themselves when they are outside the protection of their home. They fear that self defense might not be enough, and in a lot of cases they are right. Pennsylvania, with … Continue reading If NYC biker attack occurred here, SUV driver protected by PA’s ‘Castle Doctrine
How Do I Revoke My Will?
It some times happens that circumstances change in a person's life and the person desires to revoke a prior will. Perhaps the individual divorced or got remarried and the original will no longer matches his or her intentions for the distribution of his or her estate. This raises the question of how does one effectively … Continue reading How Do I Revoke My Will?
My Parent Scribbled Some Instructions at the Bottom of the Will… Are the Instructions Valid and Enforceable?
Here is a common scenario: Your parents went to an attorney years and years ago and executed basic wills, leaving their respective estates to each other, then to their three children. A few years ago your father passed away and the entire estate passed to your mother. Following your father's death, relations between your mother … Continue reading My Parent Scribbled Some Instructions at the Bottom of the Will… Are the Instructions Valid and Enforceable?
What is a “Durable” Power of Attorney?
A power of attorney is an essential element of most estate planning. It authorizes another person, typically a spouse or child, to perform legal actions on your behalf. Examples of the type of authority in a normal power of attorney executed for estate purposes include making gifts, accessing safety deposit boxes, investing money, and filing … Continue reading What is a “Durable” Power of Attorney?
Series on Adoptions: What Are the Estate Reasons for an Adult Adoption?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I launched last month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania. The tenth, and final, piece in this series focuses on the question: what are the estate reasons for an adult adoption? If you are interested in an adoption, I encourage you … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: What Are the Estate Reasons for an Adult Adoption?
Series on Adoptions: Can We Change the Child’s Name?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I launched last month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania. The ninth piece in this series focuses on the question: can we change the child's name? If you are interested in an adoption, I encourage you to please return and read … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: Can We Change the Child’s Name?
