Are gifts of money included in the five year look back?

I couldn't improve on Ms. Stewart's answer if I tried. This question comes up over and over in my practice, too. The big takeaway from your...

Who has the first right to file for executor of the estate for a man that has passed away with no will in the state of PA?

In the Pennsylvania Probate, Estates and Fiduciaries Code, which is the law here, there is an order to who may serve: Sec. 304.001. ORDER OF...

I need a lawyer the deal with getting my sons ashes

I see that you live in Indiana County. I recommend that you find a local lawyer there who specializes in estates to help you. He or she will be...

If i write a will and only put one name does that mean that the person gets it all?

The lawyers who have already answered your question have given good answers, but there's one area which I feel it necessary to put my two cents...

I am in total agreement with Ms. Stewart. Get an attorney and get one now. The answer to your question is going to depend upon whose name was...

I would like to buy a home with a trust, how can I go about this?

I agree with both of my fine Pennsylvania colleagues who have answered your question, but particularly with Ms. Stewart and here's why: As she...

I was born into a very Prominent family in Pittsburgh PA , out of wed lock and would like an attorney to formerly introduce me.

Per usual, I agree with my fine colleague, Ms. Stewart, but would add only the following: In this era, no one argues with DNA. If there was a...

Are there any regulations or concerns (gift taxes, probate or etc) since I live in another state?

The only way to "sign it over" is by making a deed, which will be recorded in the Westmoreland County Courthouse, from yourself to your brother. ...

Can a lawyer be the witness for the signing of wills that have already been prepared?

If you chose not to have an attorney prepare your will, why would you want to have a lawyer witness the document? Is it because you believe that a...

She gets SSD+ food stamps+receives financial aide + is guardian of her Grandson a trust fund is coming will she lose her Food S.

You need to get her to an attorney who specializes in trusts, particularly in what is called a "special needs" trust. We don't know enough...