Hello ... No - that is simply and completely wrong. Good luck with your lawyer. John

Google Pa Section 3101(b) - that is your answer. The next section, 3102, is the Small Estate Section (which I believe would not be necessary (as I...

Hello ... Whether you use a Codicil (which is just another piece of paper added to the Will - I don't use them anymore - they were used in the...

What happens if I do not trust a lawyer. My cousin passed away unexpectedly 4 months ago

Good morning, If you do not trust a lawyer, you should consult with another attorney. Perhaps it is a small miscommunication. Perhaps you do...

My father put my name on federal life insurance and pension, girlfriend is trying to get it because she was named executive

Hello ... and my condolences ... Both the life insurance and the pension - because they name you as the designated beneficiary - will pass...

You did not mention the county in which your father was domiciled - that would help a great deal. If you provide that, the answers here would be...

If you have a will and sell a house in PA - do you have to pay probate tax before dividing the property as per the will ?

In today's world, the Title Company (if you a re using one), will escrow (hold back) the amount of the Inheritance Tax that will be due. They do...

What do you do with a lawyer who does not engage me?

Hello ... Short and sweet ... you are the Executor of the Estate ... you are the boss ... the attorney works for you ... period - end of...

I have been appointed by an executor to handle the financial payments pertaining to the estate. On the estate checking account,

Hello ... If you are appointed by an Executor to do anything, and the Executor elects to do something that you know is not correct, you will be...

Do adult children have to pay taxes on an inheritance they receive from a parent? If yes, what is the percentage in tax?

Hello ... Yes they do - but not on life insurance. The life insurance proceeds will go straight to them. John