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Andrew Daniel Myers
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Every will should have what is called a residuary clause. This provision...
Steve Fromm
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Without an originally signed and valid will, no one has the power to act for...
Stephen J. O'Brien
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If the original Will can not be located then it will be deemed destroyed. The...
Jonathan H Levy
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When you execute the new will, just make sure it revokes all previous wills.
Edward Joseph Smeltzer II
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Assuming you have not entered into any contract or prenuptial agreement with...
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Stephen J. O'Brien
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If your uncle is sick then talk with him about who is the best choice to...
Stephen J. O'Brien
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I would argue against the Register accepting the Will into probate. The...
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James P. Frederick
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In most states, the probate court has jurisdiction either because the deceased...
Steve Fromm
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If you are "domiciled" in Philadelphia County, then your will would be probated...
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Edward Joseph Smeltzer II
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It depends on the precise nature of the joint ownership. If the deed...
Steve Fromm
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Edward's comments are correct. As for Pennsylvania Inheritance Taxes from the...
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Edward Joseph Smeltzer II
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Assuming the Will was probated it would be available from the Surrogate's...
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Edward Joseph Smeltzer II
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You'd need to provide more specific facts in order to get a proper answer to...
Steve Fromm
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You need to retain a lawyer to complete this matter. It would appear that you...
Lloyd Alfred Welling
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I agree with Attorney Fromm, you most definitely want to retain an attorney to...
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Theodore W. Robinson
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While I don't practice in your state, here is my take on the matter. If your...
Edward Joseph Smeltzer II
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If your father left the property exclusively to your stepmother in his will (no...
Edward Joseph Smeltzer II
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An intestate administration will have to be opened and an administrator...
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Roger Traversa
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The email providers must and will comply with the subpoenas unless you...
Harold Mark Goldner
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Pennsylvania is an at will state in which you can be terminated at any time for...
Alec Brian Wisner
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Consult an attorney immediately! I'm sure that this has been litigated before,...
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The copy will NOT be acceptable. File to open up her estate at the county...
Edward Joseph Smeltzer II
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If the original signed Will cannot be found you will have to proceed with an...
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David M. Frees III
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The answer to your question will be set forth in the will if there is a will...
Janet Lee Brewer
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The answer depends on several factors, including whether the 3 sisters died...
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Stephen J. O'Brien
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If you are now 18, then you should be able to go to the bank, show proof of age,...

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