Bipolar sister hasn't opened her mail for 3 years, including letters from the IRS. What can I legally do with her mail?

At a time when your sister was lucid, did she name you as agent in a power of attorney? Can she? As agent under POA, you would have legal...

Most estates are concluded based on a release by the beneficiaries, which they sign only after reviewing an "informal" accounting -- by that I mean...

Can I do anything about my step fathers sister having power of attorney, prior to his death, taking my deceased mothers house?

Please try Legal Aid in Philadelphia to try to obtain help for free. If that doesn't work, try calling the Philadelphia Bar Association for...

Please consult with a competent and respected attorney in your area who practices in the Orphans' Court and is familiar with guardianships, trusts,...

I am joint owner in property of my father who recently passed. Are inheritance taxes due on his half of the property?

I am sorry for your loss. You do need to consult a Pennsylvania estate administration attorney with regard to the Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax,...

(He) cohabits with my friend (Her). All property is in Her name and I am sole beneficiary. Do I need power of attorney?

It's not clear to me whether your friend is alive or deceased, since you mentioned that you are beneficiary (of her estate, presumably), and you...

I had an Uncle pass away in New York. this past February. I live in Pennsylvania. Am I required to pay an inheritance Tax?

You are wise to make inquiries about potential liabilities, such as PA Inheritance Tax. I agree with my colleagues that the transfer of stocks and...

Hi, I live in PA and I have 2 questions. If I make a will must I have an executor. And will he be responsible for my debt?

Pennsylvania law lists the persons who would be entitled to administer your estate is you die without a will ("intestate") or do not name an...

I do not think that it should hold up the settlement of your dad's estate. The only issues (at first glance) would be Inheritance Tax and income...

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How long can they keep records from me, and can they get their hands on the money without telling me and just cut me out?

I agree with my colleagues, and would add that if your brother has been appointed Executor by the Register of Wills, he has an obligation to treat...