Intestate estate Pa. Administrator died; no successor Personal Representative ; - Who gets all accounting ,records?

I agree completely with my fine colleague, Mr. Wagner. One of the heirs will need to petition the court for something which the law calls an...

I was recently notified that there was money in a bank account from my god-father (uncle). I need a short certificate.

I echo the advice of my fine colleagues. Hire a lawyer to help you. The process may end up being easy, but it won't necessarily be simple. A...

WHEN MY MOTHER PASSED AWAY 3 BROTHERS WILL SPLIT EVERYTHING 3 WAYS WHY DO WE HAVE TO GET ATTY FOR FILING WILL WITH STATE OF PA

Have you and your brothers also agreed upon how the Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax is going to be paid? Have you agreed how much the tax will be? ...

Including my children in my will when I have a different beneficiary

Speaking only for myself, I share my colleagues' confusion over your question, and here's why: While I am happy to offer my views on questions...

What happens to the trust when your mom dies depends upon the language of the trust itself. In the trusts which we write in this office, we...

My mother passed away 4 months ago. Her pension with John Hancock lists me as sole beneficiary. They want a divorce decree. HELP

While I agree with my colleague from Los Angeles that there are a host of unanswered questions in your matter, I would suggest the following as a...

She had me and sister sign a paper for executor of the estate. Did we sign all our rights away.

I truly want to be able to answer your question, but there's no way I can do so without more information. First, let me ask you a question: Has...

Must I sue my brother for an easement to land locked property which is part of my father's estate?

It seems to me that you have two important issues here: 1. There isn't sufficient communication between you and your lawyer and/or you feel...

Do I need to report an inheritance of life insurance money while trying to receive a loan modification on my mortgage?

The "legal right way" as you have put it, is to make FULL disclosure on the loan modification application--no less. I appreciate your need to...

What happens to property when one spouse of a separated couple dies intestate?

Although I'm an estate planner and not a divorce lawyer, I know enough divorce law to tell you that there's no such thing as Legal Separation in...