The document that you need is an Advance Healthcare Directive. A POA may be somewhat effective, but a POA is governed by Chapter 56 of the...

I would sell one or more of the cars and use the proceeds of the sale to retain the services of a qualified Elder Law Attorney to help you spend...

Durable Power of Attorney?

You would not normally file a POA in the county courthouse. Most POA documents are never filed. The Pennsylvania law specifically states in Title...

I would strongly suggest that you return to your attorney to modify your trust. As someone who focuses on Elder Law and Estate Planning, I avoid...

My father had passed away! And my sister is power of attorney and won’t tell me nothing about the will what do I do

The Power of Attorney expires upon the death of the principal. You seem to be searching to find the Executor named in the Will. If there is a Will,...

How does the Executor get 2 people out the deceased’s home in order to sell it?

In order for the Executor to act, they must bring the Will for probate. The Court will examine the Will to make certain it complies with...

In Pennsylvania, you should have received what is known as “Section 3407 Package” before settlement. Also, under that same section of the...

Does likely insolvent estate have to pay deceased's federal income tax first?

You are correct for consulting 20 Pa.C.S. 3392 to determine the priority of payment to creditors of the estate. You are correct in assuming the...

Do we have to pay off disputed auto loan after owner passes away?

Your father in law’s estate is being probated in the local Orphans Court division Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas. The executor or administrator...

What form do I need to obtain common law husband body upon death He has zero contact with daughter

Title 20, Section 305 of Pennsylvania laws provides who is entitled to remains of a deceased resident. It specifically says that a person may...