In Penna. is there a Statue of Limitations for beneficiaries of a probated will who were never notified?

Upon the grant of letters, the Executor should have notified you of your interest in your friend’s estate. If you are now just learning about being...

What kind of lawyer do i need?

If your sibling is the power of attorney for your parents, and you believe they are being abused financially and/or are not receiving proper care,...

I understand your confusion. There are many areas of overlap between an elder law attorney and an estate planning attorney. An elder law attorney...

I lent 47k to my dad's estate. There is 15k, 3 months later and the lawyer has taken most of the money to pay himself.

If you are the executrix you really need to sit down with the attorney and figure out what is going on. Do you know why you lent the estate the...

Do I need to obtain an attorney?

I'm sorry about the loss of your aunt. From what you have stated, its rather questionable if the bed was actually the property of your aunt. You...

What are my right as I was granted guardianship of my nephew?

Both of the other answers are on the point. As you nephew's guardian, you are to act as a fiduciary, meaning you have very important duties and...

When do power to attorney documents expire ?

Typically, a power of attorney expires: (1) upon the death of the principal, (2) upon the revocation by the principal, or (3) upon some occurrence...

Can my brothers take and sell my parents household belongings without a will or being appointed administrator?

First, I am sorry for the loss of your parents, especially so closely together. I would suggest that you contact an attorney about this as soon as...

If there is stock in an estate, will there be a tax problem if the estate sells the stock?

I am sorry about your father’s passing. In computing the capital gain on the sale of the stock from your father’s estate, the “basis” will be the...

When my gram passed in 2007 she left her house to my mother in a will. My mother never paid the inheritance tax or switched the

I am sorry about your mom's passing. Who is to serve as executor depends on several things. First, did your mom pass with a Will? If so, and if the...