The power of attorney terminates when the principal dies. At that point, the agent no longer has authority to act on behalf of the principal. If...

Where do you need to go for a short certificate when a family member has died with no will?

You would need to go to the Surrogate Court in the county in which your mother died. If your mother had a will, you would need to bring the...

Pennsylvania collects inheritance tax on property owned by a Pennsylvania resident passing to certain beneficiaries of an estate. Property passing...

My brother passed away his wife wants me to be the ex of his estate how d o we go about that

When there is no will, the Register of Wills appoints an administrator who acts as though she or he had been appointed as executor under a will. ...

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A will that has been probated is a public document that anyone can request. A copy of the Will may be obtained by contacting the Register of Wills...

Do I have to pay inheritance taxes on a bank account my father left me?

All real property and all tangible personal property of a resident decedent, including cash, cars, furniture, and jewelry, located in Pennsylvania...

Proper updating of a will?

In absence of a contrary provision, a legacy to one who dies within the lifetime of the testator lapses, and the property passes under the terms of...

How long is unreasonable for providing estate tax forms on beneficiary's request? What should I do?

A federal estate tax return and the New Jersey estate return are both due 9 months from the date of death. The time for filing the return may be...

Can an executrix be legally removed from the duties, and another assigned?

An Executrix can be removed and another Executrix can be appointed by preparing and filing A Complaint to Compel Accounting and an Order to Show...

I receive an unexpected notice of federal tax lien after I started a mortgage refinance process. Will this impact closing?

The notice of federal tax lien may complicate the closing. Filing the notice establishes the right of the IRS to be paid first among your...