Timoney Knox News & Articles

Real Estate Law, Zoning and Municipal Law

Wait! I Thought That Farm Was Preserved

Commercial and Civil Litigation

An Overview Of Adverse Possession In Pennsylvania: Open, Exclusive And Hostile

Explore the principles of adverse possession in Pennsylvania: legal requirements, from actual, visible possession to the statutory periods and exceptions.

Commercial and Civil Litigation

How to Spot Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse

Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are meant to be safe, comfortable places. Unfortunately, many individuals are in vulnerable situations in these facilities.  In some cases, when individuals are unable to speak up for themselves due to physical or mental impairment, or do not feel able to speak freely due to threat or coercion, they are more vulnerable and at risk of abuse or neglect.

Commercial and Civil Litigation

Default Judgments – Avoid Them at All Costs: Ten Bad Things That Could Happen to You

The first response to a lawsuit filed against you should be to retain an attorney.  It is not an option to ignore a lawsuit, and you have just twenty (20) days to respond.  It is folly to believe that another party has hired a lawyer to file a claim against you, paid the court costs, put it on the public record and directed the Sheriff to serve the suit on you, only to let it all go and, at that point, “work it out.”  At that moment, it is incredibly important that you act immediately to protect yourself and engage counsel.  The time of bluffing, or ‘working it out’ has passed, at least for the moment.

Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law

The Importance of Estate Planning for Retaining Your Autonomy as You Age

It is crucial to understand the elements of your estate plan to ensure that your personal wishes regarding your care are carried out.

Commercial and Civil Litigation, Real Estate Law

Putting Short Term Rental Regulations in Focus

Commercial and Civil Litigation, Real Estate Law

A Psychological Thriller – The Case for Liability for Undisclosed Psychological Defects in Residential Sales

Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law

Important Estate Planning Documents for Students Heading Off to College

Firm News

Access to our 101 years of legal experience and services has gotten easier.

Timoney Knox is pleased to announce the completion of our 100th year as a law firm serving the Philadelphia region.

Consumer Protection

Identity Theft and Fraudulent Unemployment Claim Outbreak in Pennsylvania: Minimizing your Exposure and Steps to take if You’re Exposed

Here are a few steps you can take to avoid being the next victim of identity-stealing fraudsters.

Real Estate Law

A Primer – Difficult Issues Involving Real Estate in Pennsylvania

This primer is intended to provide easy to understand information to those encountering issues involving real estate in Pennsylvania.

Commercial and Civil Litigation

Strict-liability Under Pennsylvania’s Consumer Protection Law

Pennsylvania Supreme Court interpreted PA’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (“CPL”) to be a strict liability statute.

Real Estate Law

Strict Compliance Required: Notice Requirements Before the Tax Sale of Your Home

The Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects a property owner’s right to notice of an impending tax sale.

Real Estate Law

Storm Water in Pennsylvania – Giving is Better Than Receiving

As Springtime arrives, understanding the essentials of storm water is a “must know” for any land owner.

Business, Corporate, and Tax Law

House Democrats Release Details of Proposed Tax Increase

The House Ways and Means Committee proposed legislation that would implement income, estate and capital gains tax increases.

Business, Corporate, and Tax Law

The 10 Commandments of Reopening Your Business in the Time of Covid-19

In these unprecedented COVID-19 times, many employers are wondering what to do and where to start when reopening their business.

Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law

Estate and Tax Planning Update: November 24, 2020

This new administration comes into office amid speculation about potentially significant changes to the favorable federal estate tax exemption.

Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law

Cryptocurrency and Taxes: What Your Need to Know

IRS Notice 2014-21 holds that for federal tax purposes, cryptocurrencies are treated as personal property, like a painting or a car.

Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law

Does an Estate Have to Return a Stimulus Check?

Estates have received a stimulus check. The administration, however, has indicated it wants its money back for deceased taxpayers.

Education Law

COVID-19 is Changing the Way Related Services are Provided

A Look At School Obligations During COVID-19 School Closures and Creative Solutions For Providing Related Services COVID-19 has thrown society into uncertainty.

Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law

How Does The SECURE Act Affect Your Retirement?

Review these key provisions of the SECURE Act and learn how they might affect your current retirement planning.

Employment Law

SBA Paycheck Protection Loans

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a vital part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law

The Potential Pitfalls of Using an Online Will Maker

Here you can review the advantages and disadvantages of using an online will maker for planning a will for yourself or a loved one.

Zoning and Municipal Law

You Won. You Got Sworn In. Now What?

If you’re like the average citizen in your locality, you really don’t know much about the local government job you just worked hard to get.