How can I find out the date an attorney was retained?

Although I agree that you can look at the Register of Wills to see if your brother’s attorney entered his appearance, I’m guessing he has not. You...

How easy is it to change Personal representatives chosen in will who do not want job?

Being an attorney from Southwestern PA, I have some reluctance to answer this question, because practice is very different in other parts of the...

I have an esop currently and I am getting married. What is she entitled to if we get divorced down the road?

Attorney Boyer is correct in his suggestion that you consult an experienced family lawyer to discuss a prenuptial agreement to allay your concerns....

Is a POA written in one state good in another

Since most PA attorneys are licensed to practice only in PA, we cannot advise you how a PA will, trust and POA would be considered in any other...

Your question is a little confusing, because you initially refer to him as your "husband," but later as your "ex." I understand from your later...

Will I lose any inheritance if I sign a renunciation letter?

I take it your dad died without a will. Do you know what his estate assets and debts are? If your family members have agreed for that brother to...

In court Chester County PA is PA General Assembly title 23 (divorce) enforceable. Specifically chapter 27 ss 3701 and ss 4322.

I'm guessing that you are acting as your own attorney; either you have had an attorney or two with whom you did not see eye to eye, or you think...

So sorry to hear about this negative experience. However, my first question is: what has your attorney told you? Frankly, since you say you had...

In PA who to report to if an administrator has filed "certification of notice" forms with register of wills that he falsified?

Your question is confusing! What county is the estate being probated in? Allegheny County has no Register of Wills anymore. We have only a...

Is a surviving widow responsible for spouse cc debt in his name only?

This is actually an elder law issue, and I recommend strongly that you speak with an Elder Law practitioner immediately. The answer used to be no,...