As Mr. Whalen noted, there have been several changes in the Power of Attorney statute, the most sweeping becoming effective 1/1/6. When you ask if...

Under PA law, absent clear and convincing evidence in writing, the next of kin have control over the funeral and the disposition of a decedent's...

I need to obtain a power of attorney over my brother.

You definitely will need to pursue a guardianship over his estate. If you are the next of kin under the advance directive statute, you may not...

Hello,im trying to get ,guardianship of my,7 year old ,grandchild.Her mom doesnt have a stable home,again,what can do?

This question is more properly answered by a family law practitioner as it is more a custody issue than a guardianship issue. I am changing the...

I agree that an ancillary administration needs to be completed in PA, along with the filing of PA Inheritance Tax return, which may show no tax if...

Actually, PA Inheritance Tax is far from onerous. It's 4.5% for a lineal heir, which would include your grandson. What is onerous is deeding it...

How?

If you are the primary beneficiary of a trust, you will receive some type of notice to that effect. If you are a remainder beneficiary, you may or...

As the others have stated, PA does have a version of the Uniform Trust Act. If you are a beneficiary, you can request a copy from the Trustee. If...

How can I dissolve a family trust that seems to be no longer useful/necessary?

It sounds like only the B trust, which is often known as the "credit shelter trust" was funded probably because your husband did not have assets in...

My husband is the heir to his sisters estate . Relatives with keys have went in and helped themselves to thing what should he do

Your husband needs to retain legal counsel to intervene. I will say that many people think items tangible personal property in a home of a...