How do I relinquish "executor" status of my mother's estate? Is it even possible to do so? I'm in PA. Thanks.

Wouldn't it still be easier to just contact a real estate agent and try again to sell the property as is to a builder? Or call the City about...

What a terrible tradegy. Sometimes banks look the other way, but legally you'll need to go to the local county's Register of Wills office to...

Probate Court Calendar Abbreviation

R must mean Respondent, so there must me something in the court file showing what else was filed other than your petition. I agree with both...

What can you tell me about inheritance tax?

Generally, the tax man gets paid before any beneficiaries. But something doesn't sound right here, because from your desciption it sounds like the...

Am I entitled to my parents estate when they are deceased? If they have a will cutting me out, do any laws override that?

I would just add to Mr. Garner's fine answer that if your mother neglects to write a Will, then you would share equally with your siblings under...

My sister was the executrix and not in the will. she kept all proceeds of my aunts estate. I was a beneficiary. what do i do

You should seek local counsel about how to petition the Surrogate Court with any of the information that you might have -- about the existence of a...

Tangible personal property is a probate item, but usually the Will lists exactly to whom it should pass. There is not always a need for the...

Do I need a living will or a living trust?

Probably both, as well as a few more documents -- especially if you live in New York where probate is not as simple as it is in New Jersey or...

Do I have rights to house, accounts, even if my name isnt on them if my husband should die?

No, if your name is not on the deed or any of your husband's bank or brokerage accounts, they are not yours. If he should predecease you, you...

How do I gift an undeveloped recreational property to my son?

Without knowing more I am unclear whether you want to pass the property during your lifetime or afterwards. If during your lifetime, you simply...