How to get a will settled?

Hello ... My condolences ... As stated, there are procedures to Compel a Production of a Will ... However, it seems that (as he passed away in...

Hello ... There is no requirement that pages be initialized at all ... I never have clients do that ... There are many other ways to ensure that a...

Can/should law firm specializing in estate planning act as executor as well?

Hello ... No - it is not a conflict of interest to do so. However, your question has many facets to it, and a plethora of issues can arise. ...

I have a question about being a trustee on a bank account.

Hello ... You have undertaken an enormous fiduciary duty and obligation with this. I know you want just the basic steps, but, unfortunately, I...

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I need to remove my brother from Executor of my parents estate... Do I have a chance in well you know?

Hello ... my deepest condolences ... Go to your appointment and explain the details to the attorney. If you don't like the answers, get another...

Hello ... My condolences. If your expenses were legitimate (which it appears that they are very legitimate), you should be reimbursed by the...

I inherited an estate that had no assets. Am I responsible for selling the household goods to pay the debt?

Hello ... You indicated that you inherited a "mortgage" and "property tax" which leads me to believe that real estate also appears to be in the...

Hello ... Yes you do. There are very few items which are not taxable by the Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax. If you are doing this yourself, you...

I am named in my former domestic partners will to receive $40,000 in his will in PA. Do I need a lawyer to get the money?

Hello ... From what you have said, I would hazard a guess that you do not. However, it seems to me that there is more to your question and it...

My mother died three years ago and owned a house there was no will and i have three other siblings can one put the others out

Hello ... My condolences on your loss. From what I gather, your mother's estate has not been "opened" (that's a Whalen slang term and not a...