The renunciation is required. Your sister can either got to the Register of Wills with you when seek appointment or you can have her renunciation...

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Can a beneficiary object to the estate accounting after waiver is signed?

I agree with my colleague. You may be able to object but you need to seek assistance of counsel to help you through procedurally.

My friends aunt died in a state assisted nursing home. She had no money left. He is the sole beneficiary.

Not sure I fully understand your question. All debts of the decedent have to be paid before distribution to any beneficiary. You deduct the debts...

Question about Mom's estate.

If there is no Will, the intestate law would apply. However, it is important to note that upon a person's death property passes either by Will,...

What is the procedure when someone suspects a will is forged? Who pays for the investigation?

I agree with my colleagues that you should contact an estate administration/probate attorney to discuss this siutation. There are questionable...

The POA for my sister abused his authority and spent her money on personal items for himself. Where do I go to bring charges?

The POA is under a fiduciary obligation to act in the best interest of the principal, you sister. This is a legal standard of care which prohbits...

Who pays the utilities, taxes, insurance, etc. on a house before it is transferred to the beneficiary in a will?

I agree with my colleagues, based upon your statement the Will requires that the house be transferred to your husband. Once it is transferred out...

I am admin of mom's estate. I was her POA for all, had all her paperwork & in control of her $. She lived w/ us.

As a best practice, a beneficiary under a Will should not serve as a witness. Though not illegal per se in Pennsylvania, it does leave the Will...

My mother died with no will. Only her name is on house and deed. She has a spouse who is not my father. I am her only child.

Under Pennsylvania's intestate law (when a person dies without a Will), then the estate is distributed equally between the spouse and children, if...

Most attorneys and accountants will advise you whether they handle PA Inheritance Tax. You want to make sure the person you hire has the...