My mother died 2 years ago, and I never opened any kind of estate. She owned no real estate or any property of substance (she

You do not need to open an estate but a Pennsylvania inheritance tax return needs to be filed. If your name was on the account for more than a year...

How can i find out if the probate process finished on my uncle's estate?

You can call the Department of Court Records Orphans Court at 412-350-4186. They may be able to tell you over the phone. If not you can go to the...

Question relating to Pennsylvania Medicaid estate recovery of funds held in a joint bank account with decedent and nephew

The joint account is not a probate asset and therefore is not available for estate recovery.

Who do i contact to get a hold of a copy of my divorce agreement , i misplaced them?

You should contact the attorney that drafted the agreement or the attorney that represented you. If they do not have it you may be able to get it...

Questions about what happens after the 2 year separation period in PA

It is hard to say when it will be done. In Allegheny County they will not issue a divorce decree until the equitable distribution is completed. ...

In process of divorce in Pennsylvania

As long as the assets you purchased with the inheritance remained in your own name they are not considered marital property. You should discuss...

My husband filed for divorce but wont sign

In Pennsylvania you are able to obtain a divorce after two years of separation without the other parties consent. I suggest that you contact an...

I agree with my collegue. However, you should know that with an ITF account the full amount of the account has to have inheritance tax paid on it....

Pennsylvania law is clear, in that if you were married the engeagement ring belongs to you. It was a gift in contemplaition of marriage. If in...

You would have to be sworn in in Bedford County. It may be easier if you have an attorney in Allegheny County help you with this since this is...