How long after a will has gone through probate are assets distributed? Are we entitled to find out the amount inherited?

The executors have a duty to respond to reasonable requests for information. You can ask for a copy of the inheritance tax return, if it's been...

Deceased Father's Estate Account

If you are a named beneficiary on the IRA, you can contact the account holder (brokerage, e.g.) and claim your share directly, and it would not go...

Can executor fees be paid, if there is not enough money to pay all creditors? The last 2 creditors are credit card payments.

Pennsylvania law provides a specific order of payment. The executor needs to be sure that debts, claims and taxes were paid in the right order, so...

Since you fear that you will not be treated fairly and that you are at a disadvantage because you live so far away, it is a very good idea to hire...

Probate question about bank accounts and safe deposit boxes.

Someone (probably one of the children, after the others renounce the right to serve, and preferably a resident of Pennsylvania, assuming the...

What to do when Executrix is giving preferential treatment to certain siblings during the execution of the will?

I am sorry for your trouble. Unfortunately, this happens more often than you might think. The Executrix owes a duty to all of the beneficiaries...

How do I keep real estate in family after death?

Every one of the attorneys who responded is correct. Your desires might be met with a very carefully drafted estate plan, drawn by a competent and...

No estate but refund on supplemental insurance.

Assuming the amount of the check is within the amount in the small estate statute, that is an option, but you should check with the company first...

I have asked for a formal accounting which i got but still have ?'s attorney will not speak with me ?? represents the executrix?

It sounds as though you may have exhausted the sources of possible free assistance, and you should now consider retaining an attorney to represent...

I wonder why they were applying for Medicaid. The caseworker should have been able to explain to them how to qualify. If they have no income,...