Law Office of William W. Matz, Jr.

Law Office of William W. Matz, Jr. Attorney William W. Matz Jr. specializes in estate planning & administration, family law and divorce, real estate law, business law, and civil litigation.

has been practicing law in the Lehigh Valley since 1982. He is a member of the Pennsylvania and Northampton County Bar Associations. Attorney Matz is licensed to practice law in any Pennsylvania State Court or Federal Court, including: Supreme Court of the United States; US Court Of Appeals; US and Federal District Court; US Tax Court; Court Of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania; Supreme Court of Pennsy

lvania. Attorney Matz is rated 4.4 out of 5.0, on Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™, a widely respected mark of achievement. The ratings reflect a combination of high ethical standards and legal ability.

On July 1, 1980, the Pennsylvania Divorce Code was enacted. At the time, Pennsylvania’s Divorce Code had not changed in ...
11/28/2015

On July 1, 1980, the Pennsylvania Divorce Code was enacted. At the time, Pennsylvania’s Divorce Code had not changed in any significant way for over 200 years. The new law adopted no-fault divorce along with equitable distribution and alimony.

Attorney Matz discusses the grounds for divorce - fault and no-fault - in the state of Pennsylvania

Different types of ventures require different organizational means:  the sole proprietorship, the general and limited pa...
11/28/2015

Different types of ventures require different organizational means: the sole proprietorship, the general and limited partnership, the limited partnership, and the corporate form are all possibilities.

Attorney Matz discusses the difference between corporations and LLC's and the tax advantages of each type of business organization

Many individuals entering a second marriage have unique estate planning issues. Often, the assets each person brings to ...
11/28/2015

Many individuals entering a second marriage have unique estate planning issues. Often, the assets each person brings to the marriage are unequal and one or both individuals may wish to make provisions for their children from a prior marriage. Several tools are available to address such situations,

Many who enter a second marriage have unique estate planning issues. Perhaps the two most effective tools are spousal agreements and QTIP trusts.

Probate is the process of court supervised administration and distribution of an estate.
11/28/2015

Probate is the process of court supervised administration and distribution of an estate.

Attorney Matz explains the complexities of probate in Pennsylvania.

What happens if a person dies without having a will in Pennsylvania? Will the state get everything?
11/28/2015

What happens if a person dies without having a will in Pennsylvania? Will the state get everything?

Attorney Matz explains what happens to your estate if you die without a will in Pennsylvania

Attorney Matz is ready to assist you in visiting your goals and establishing an estate plan with Will and other related ...
11/28/2015

Attorney Matz is ready to assist you in visiting your goals and establishing an estate plan with Will and other related estate planning documentation. Take the time to review your affairs with Attorney Matz.

An article written by Attorney Matz explaining why planning your estate with an attorney is so important.

Every same s*x married couple should consult an experienced estate attorney to protect their assets. This will assure th...
11/28/2015

Every same s*x married couple should consult an experienced estate attorney to protect their assets. This will assure that the decedent’s assets will be distributed in a timely manor according to their wishes, and will minimize taxes for the heirs.

Same S*x Marriages and Inheritance Taxes in Pennsylvania On February 25, 2015, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue released Inheritance Tax Bulletin 2015-01: Realty Transfer Tax Bulletin 2015-01 (Policy Concerning Same-S*x Marriage for Inheritance and Realty Transfer Tax Purposes). The portion r…

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211 W Broad Street
Bethlehem, PA
18018

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