Is mortgage assumption an option?

Theoretically, a mortgage can be assumed. However, in practice it is rare. You have an obligation to all heir of the estate. Your brothers need...

Can a daughter who has POA on behalf of her father act as his agent in his mother's estate if he's the administrator

No. You cannot be a fiduciary for a fiduciary. If the son cannot serve, he must resign and a new one appointed. If he will not resign...

If an administrator is removed because of death, does the newly admin get admin fees based on the estates total or unresvd asset

In New Jersey, the fee of the executor is set by statute. There is an commission of 6% on income generated on estate assets between date of death...

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Must the PR pay the mortgage, taxes? No assets but the house, but can't agree to sell. How do PR, attorney get paid to finish?

As the personal representative, you have the legal authority to make the decisions. Your kindness allowing the input of the other heirs to have...

Death certificate

To clarify the previous answer, if she died as a New Jersey resident, in order for estate to be submitted to probate, the death certificate needs...

Can we use my fathers money to build him an apartment above our garage.

Yes. However, the costs must be considered "reasonable" if he ever needs to apply for medicaid in the future. A better option might be the...

Ater the house is sold, how do yo go about distributing the money to 5 people. One has passed away.

To supplement the prior answer, the Executor should obtain refunding bonds and releases from the heirs before distibuting the proceeds. This...

What is the percentage that an attorney is to get for his compensation as an executor of a will?

In many states, the commission of an executor is set by statute and percentages are clearly defined. Not so in Pennsylvania. PEF 3537, Section...

The first clause means that if the beneficiary is not surviving, then the next of kin will take. The second clause encourages third parties to...

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The terms and conditions of the deed and the will prevail. If the deed is currently titled in the names of all three children or if it was left as...