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I live in Pittsburgh pa my sister is giving me temporary guardianship over my nephew but wants to do it with out going to court.

Heidi's answer | Answered on March 18, 2015

There is something called a standby-guardianship in PA. It is, however, only for a limited period of time (I believe 60 days max) and is...

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Do I have to pay the PA tax on inheritance received from my grandfather who never lived in the US. I am a US citizen?

Heidi's answer | Answered on March 18, 2015

As Mr. Zelinger aptly stated, PA Inheritance Tax relates to assets owned by PA residents at the time of their death. If your grandfather was not a...

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As Estate Administrator do I need to Issue a Schedule K-1?

Heidi's answer | Answered on March 18, 2015

I find it difficult to believe that the 401(k) could not be transferred into an Inherited IRA for the beneficiary of the account. Even if the...

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My DNA proved that I have royal linage! How can I claim the land, estate and money that is owed?

Heidi's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

This is quite the story and is difficult to answer without more facts. On the surface I would hasten to say that if your grandmother was adopted...

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Have a will. Done when first child born. Says all subsequent children, want to include name of second son. Do whole new will?

Heidi's answer | Answered on March 15, 2015

If what you are saying is that your existing Will mentions your first child by name and then states all subsequent children, I would suggest that...

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Need to know about power of attorney rules.

Heidi's answer | Answered on March 14, 2015

I am not certain what your question is exactly. An individual can name anyone they want in PA to act as their agent under a Power of Attorney or...

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The executor of the trust to a house will not give me a key to the house. what are my options ?

Heidi's answer | Answered on March 08, 2015

First, I am assuming that it is the Trustee who will not give you the key to the house in FL. Executors administer Wills. Trustees administer...

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My sister and my nephew (not her son) jointly own a house. What happens to the half my sister owns at her death?

Heidi's answer | Answered on March 07, 2015

Based upon the recital of facts you have provided it sounds as though the deed had your two sisters owning the house as tenants in common. If this...

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How does a lucid and willing person turn over total power of attorney to a family member in Pennsylvania?

Heidi's answer | Answered on March 07, 2015

If you live in Pennsylvania you need to meet with an estate planning attorney to have a power of attorney drafted. If you live in another state...

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How can I set up a will or living will?

Heidi's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

Mr. Masiuk is 100% correct. You should contact an estate planning attorney to have this work done for you. Do not be tempted by do-it-yourself...

Heidi Rai Stewart's Answers (861)

I live in Pittsburgh pa my sister is giving me temporary guardianship over my nephew but wants to do it with out going to court.

Do I have to pay the PA tax on inheritance received from my grandfather who never lived in the US. I am a US citizen?

As Estate Administrator do I need to Issue a Schedule K-1?

My DNA proved that I have royal linage! How can I claim the land, estate and money that is owed?

Have a will. Done when first child born. Says all subsequent children, want to include name of second son. Do whole new will?

Need to know about power of attorney rules.

The executor of the trust to a house will not give me a key to the house. what are my options ?

My sister and my nephew (not her son) jointly own a house. What happens to the half my sister owns at her death?

How does a lucid and willing person turn over total power of attorney to a family member in Pennsylvania?

How can I set up a will or living will?