No Will. Is the Order of Death required in a Autopsy Report when Husband & Wife were found dead? Who died first is important.

I agree with Mr. Brinkmeier, except to add the following: It might be helpful to you in the long run that, before the Medical Examiner's...

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Can an administrator give away valuable household belongings of the deceased without the heirs permission

Even though my colleague, Ms. Santaella, is from California, her answer is spot on here in Pennsylvania. To your point: It is not up to the...

How do I word a legal guarantee that my sister's children will be given our mother's rings when our other sister dies

Because the rings are of value (and we know that they are, perhaps monetarily and especially sentimentally) and because the relationship between...

Can al life tenant rent the home while in a nursing home in pa.

Since a life estate is a full interest in property during the life of the life tenant, she has the right to rent her property. My answer is not...

Unlike what we see on TV or read in mystery novels, there is nothing in the law which requires a formal reading of the will. If such a reading is...

Does the price for a funeral have to be disclosed to you when making funeral arrangements?

Prices for funerals, including services and products must be disclosed to the consumer as a matter of federal law. The following is an excerpt...

Can you bury a body without permission of Next of Kin? Also can you appoint yourself to handle the estate with NO Will?

Let's take your questions one at a time: Pennsylvania law is quite clear regarding the right of the disposition of a decedent's remains. Where...

What can I do that my 95 yr old mom with mild dementia is giving her 45 yr old grandson(>$35000 in 6 mos.)

There is no advice that I can give you except to hire a lawyer, pronto! In my humble opinion, you don't need to hear from us about what to do,...

I agree with the answers of my other fine colleagues, except to add the following: If there's an obituary or death notice in the newspaper...

Can i file a petition to get inheritance money from sibling that won't sell property?

Is your mom's estate being handled by a lawyer, or is your sister trying to do a "do it yourself" probate? Have you talked to the lawyer? If not,...