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For homeowners in Pennsylvania facing the risk of real estate tax sale proceedings, filing for bankruptcy can provide critical relief. The automatic stay, a powerful legal provision under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, offers homeowners protection by immediately halting real estate tax sale proceedings. This article explores the impact of the automatic stay in Pennsylvania, emphasizing how it grants homeowners more time to either sell their property for its fair market value or repay real estate tax arrears within a 60-month term through bankruptcy. Understanding the Automatic Stay: The automatic stay is a fundamental component of bankruptcy law, specifically outlined in… read more »

Attorney Larry Young, Shareholder and Chair of CGA Law Firm’s Bankruptcy Practice Group, has been honored by The Best Lawyers in America® award for his work in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law in the Harrisburg area. Larry will be featured in the 31st edition of  The Best Lawyers in America® for this prestigious achievement. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers recognitions are compiled based on an exhaustive Purely Peer Review® evaluation. More than 184,000 industry-leading lawyers are eligible to vote, and they have received… read more »

By Noah Yeagley and Attorney Timothy Bupp August, the month of warm weather, vacations, and sunshine, is also notable as National Make-A-Will Month. While August keeps us busy with sun and fun, we should take some time to remember how important a Will is, how easy and straightforward the process of preparing a Will can be, and how beneficial a Will can be for our loved ones and our own peace of mind.  Let’s take a moment to celebrate the important role that a Will plays in your estate plan and the many protections and benefits a good Will can provide… read more »

From Attorney Tim Bupp, chair of the CGA Law Firm Estate Law practice group. A good estate plan for a farm family needs to recognize and take advantage of the various tools available for protecting the farm operation and aiding farm family succession.  Our Commonwealth has recognized the importance of farming to our communities, and has created a number of beneficial programs that can aid family farmers to continue the farming operation into the next generation.  This article describes only a few of those beneficial programs.  1.        Clean and Green.  Pennsylvania’s “Clean and Green” program is a wonderful benefit for… read more »

Leadership York aims to educate, unite, and motivate people to take on leadership roles within the York community. The organization was founded in 1978 and boasts over 4,200 graduates from its six programs. Those graduates provide leadership to more than 250 nonprofit organizations and serve thousands of constituents in state and local government. Leadership York is the primary resource for developing inspired leadership for our changing community. “I am extremely excited and honored to become part of the Board of Directors for Leadership York,” says Gabel. “I was lucky enough to participate in the Mentorship York program in 2021 and… read more »

All throughout Pennsylvania, an increasingly common sight is emerging: backyard beekeepers tending to personal hives and enjoying fresh honey. As interest in sustainable living, organic foods, and environmental stewardship grows, so too does the fascination with beekeeping. This ancient practice is experiencing a modern resurgence across the Keystone State, where enthusiasts are not only drawn to the sweet rewards of honey but also to the critical role bees play in pollinating crops and preserving biodiversity. However, behind the scenes of this burgeoning hobby lies a complex regulatory framework designed to ensure the health and safety of both bees and communities…. read more »

            Co-ownership of real estate can be a beneficial arrangement, allowing individuals to increase purchasing power through pooling of resources, sharing the responsibility of property maintenance, and reducing transaction costs. However, co-ownership of property can sometimes lead to conflict and disagreements among the co-owners. Whether it’s siblings who inherit and want to subdivide “the back 40” of a family estate, unmarried couples who break up after buying a house together, or ex-spouses whose property was never disposed of during a divorce proceeding, these disagreements must be addressed in an orderly manner. In Pennsylvania, the primary mechanism for resolving such disputes… read more »

From Attorney Tim Bupp, chair of the CGA Law Firm Estate Law practice group. Farming is Pennsylvania’s number-one industry, producing significant benefits for the Commonwealth. It not only sustains the livelihood and well-being of those who make their living in farming but also serves as an economic engine, driving sectors such as agricultural technology, food processing, and transportation. This ensures that our citizens have access to food and other farm products.  However, our changing world continues to create tension between the farm activities of farming and non-farming residents who reside within farming communities, who love and benefit from the country’s… read more »

The excitement of graduation is unparalleled. As you and your child embark on the journey of their future, it is crucial to be ready for surprises and adversity. Planning can help you and your graduate prepare for the substantial changes that come with early adulthood. While you and your child have many tasks to accomplish, there is one more thing to do—ask your child to sign both a Durable Power of Attorney and an Advance Healthcare Directive. Confidentiality laws—like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (more commonly known as “HIPAA”) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”)… read more »

Where do lobsters go to borrow money? The prawn shop. Or in the case of Red Lobster, the “Stalking Horse”, in its recently filed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.  In 2003, Red Lobster lost millions of dollars on an all-you-can-eat “Endless Crab” promotion as a result of the unanticipated rising crab prices. Hindsight is 20/20, they say; however, 20 years later, Red Lobster repeated history with an “Ultimate Endless Shrimp” promotion, which has caused the chain to seek the protection of a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. But have no fear; the Cheddar Bay biscuits will prevail due to the chain’s strategic use of… read more »