In PA, joint assets which are more than one-year old (i.e. joint more than one year) are generally taxed on the amount of ownership of the decedent...

To supplement Mr. Burnett's reply, the answer may also be in between. Depending upon the facts, it could be said that you both owned the property...

Your question is a bit jumbled, but it leads me to believe there is an attorney involved for the estate, and you should direct this inquiry to that...

To supplement Atty. Rabin's answer, while you have something to do with them, it doesn't sound like you are in a position to have any liability...

At first glance, it appears you would qualify as an intestate beneficiary entitled to a portion of the estate. Whether or not it is worth pressing...

You do not need to retitle the home prior to sale. Your mother is the owner of record, and you sell it as her Executrix. The Deed at closing will...

First, you talk with your attorney, because there is a lot to unpack there. That said, if in fact you truly want nothing to do with the property,...

PA Inheritance Tax is only due on a bank account if the decedent lived in PA. I can't tell that from your question. Assuming the owner did live in...

The Executor has a fiduciary duty to act reasonably, which includes reasonable actions to obtain the best deal under the circumstances. Numerous...

The positions of "God Parent" is merely ceremonial, and has no legal significance. It does not create any inheritance rights under the laws of...