Covalt Law

10/06/2025

Today is Covalt Law’s 8th anniversary and we have some big news! We’re officially settled into our new office at 450 Windmere Drive. As our team continues to grow, we remain dedicated to providing our clients with dependable legal counsel. Thank you to everyone who helped make this move a success!

02/03/2024

Do you know anyone who is personable, detailed oriented, self-motivated, enjoys learning, and remains relentless solution focused in the face of changing demands from day to day? Feel free to send them our way!

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06/13/2022

As many of you know, Attorney Covalt greatly enjoys assisting our clients with their real estate matters. Recently, Super Lawyers reached out to feature attorney Covalt and her husband’s work on their own 1860s farm house renovation. To learn more, follow the link below.

How can we help you with your real estate dreams?

06/15/2021

Sharing a great article about how to invest for your children’s future at any age. And remember, whether you intend to leave the balance of your own assets to your children or you manage custodial accounts on their behalf - it is important to have a well thought out estate plan which designates guardians of their person and their estate.

Dominique Broadway set up a $50,000 investment portfolio for her 18-month-old daughter. Here’s why she did it— and her advice for setting up your children for financial success.

06/10/2021

More than half of homes in the US are selling above list price; in Centre County we may be approaching that figure as well.

Houses are getting more and more expensive. There’s a simple fix for that.

06/09/2021

Do you own a property in State College Borough that you use for short-term rentals - such as AirBNB and VRBO? On Monday, June 7th the Council voted 6-0 to approve a Short-term rental ordinance which will now require you to obtain a permit from the Borough before renting your property out for seven consecutive days or less. The Ordinance will go into effect on August 1st -- just a few short weeks before PSU Football weekends commence.

Local news from StateCollege.com and Centre County Partners. Read about State College Will Require Permits for Short-Term Property Rentals and more from the State College, PA region

06/08/2021

During the administration of an estate, regardless of whether a loved one died with a will in place or not, the objectives of estate administration remain the same.

There are four primary objectives to the administration of an estate: gather the assets, pay the debts, discharge tax obligations, and distribute the estate.

03/16/2021

Sometimes we receive inquiries about "rent-to-own" agreements between tenants and landlords. They do indeed exist, but man can they be messy, even for the rich and famous among us. Instead of doing a rent to own, strongly consider a seller financed/private mortgage and promissory note instead!

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An attempt to evict the fashion icon shines a spotlight on some of the very blurry lines in fashion.

03/15/2021

Pennsylvania is one of the few states that requires its citizens to pay tax on property they inherit from a loved one. At Covalt Law we're often asked, "What property is subject to inheritance tax;" so, we put this overview together for you.

Real property and personal intangible property is subject to inheritance tax for residents of Pennsylvania; non-residents can owe tax too.

01/18/2021

Knowing your rights during a shared driveway dispute can make all the difference as you work towards an agreeable outcome. Sometimes your neighbor will forever be unreasonable, but knowing where to begin can bring some measure of relief to you along the way.

A shared driveway does not require a legal description to be enforceable, in fact, you may even have more rights than you expect. %