Pennsylvania is a rather large state. I think you will obtain better information from counsel if you advise the county in which the probate...

The answer is no because with a Will, the notary is notarizing a self-proving affidavit. That affidavit notarizes the testator's signature along...

You have not provided enough information for an answer. You should see an attorney in the area and provide him or her with the document. I am ...

If you are not working with a probate attorney who also understands fiduciary income tax law, you should seek such counsel. It is not clear to me...

The provision you recited in your father's Will is commonly called a "pay all" tax clause. The expenses and the taxes are paid "off the top"...

It’s not clear what kind of assets you want to distribute. If you have not probated the Will you are not the executor but may be next of kin Did...

In PA, you do not need witnesses or a notary on your Will That being said, without you and witnesses signing a self proving affidavit, two persons...

You have made no mention of probating either the mother or father's estate. I assume they owned the house in joint names meaning that the title to...

Under the PA Uniform Trust statute, you, as a beneficiary, have a right to review the trust document and also to review the transactions taking...

There are two parts to this answer. First, in PA, any gift or transfer made within a year of the date of death that is in excess of $3,000 gets...