My sons father passed away. My sons grandmother planned the funeral and luncheon that she already paid for?

I agree with my colleagues. Funeral expenses and debts are expenses if the estate. What assets did the estate have? Did your son inherit from...

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The Will provides who will serve as the Executor. If there is no Will, then the Register of Wills appoints an Administrator based upon the rules...

Iam an heir in an intestate estate without a will I found out by a company locating heirs that i was entitled

More information is needed to respond to your inquiry. When did your relative die and when was probate opened? Has there been an accounting? ...

My parents had two properties, they are both decease my dad in 2000 mom in 2007. I open the estate 2013

You definitely need assistance of counsel to work through the issues. Selling one or both properties may be an option. Other beneficiaries may...

What type of attorney do i need to get help with a will ?

You want to get an estate planning or probate attorney to represent your beneficiary interest under the Will. Your potential interest is only...

Can I leave my estranged wife out of my will and leave my possessions to my friends, legally? Thank you.

A wife can take against the Will and obtain an elective share under the statute. Without understanding the legal nature of your separation, it is...

We are in Pennsylvania. My Mom is now in a nursing home. My sister holds the POA. I'm not sure if my Mom really belongs there.

I agree with my colleagues that you will need an attorney to assist you. You may want to have guardianship to address any depletion of your...

The Family Settlement Agreement allows you to close out the estate without a formal accounting to the court. If you can not reach an agreement,...

I have power of attorney my mother has lived in my house rent free for 10 years and my name is on her bank accounts

As an agent under the Power of Attorney provided to you by your mother, you must act in her best interest, not in yours. You are a fiduciary under...

Question about will & list of beneficiaries for stocks/pension.

Thanks for your inquiry. When a person dies assets are distributed generally through 4 different means and the Will does not take precedent. If...