How is an estate attorney paid?

Hello ... There are a few ways in which Estate Attorneys use to determine fees. All of the options must be "reasonable." The percentage...

My mother's estate atty has made himself an executor in my mother's will. How can we have him removed as an executor?

Hello .... nice to meet you ... I am assuming your mother is still alive (yes - seems obvious - but I just want to make sure) ... Always...

Is there such a thing as an estate account, under an individuals name,on behalf of the estate?

Hello ... I am sorry for your predicament ... it does sound, however, that you are correct. Without a little more information, and knowing...

My 93 year old uncle passed away a year ago. He had no will or assets. Was widowed with no children.

Hello ... Mu condolences on your loss ... If you are the only nephew (with no other nieces or nephews), it is a relatively easy process. The...

Do I need to pay inheritance tax on a property owned by my father and I if he passes away?

Hello ... a pleasure to meet you ... Yes - you will. If it just the two of you as joint owners (whether that be Jointly with Rights of...

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Do I have to pay city of phila. school income tax (SIT) on distributions from my mothers estate?

Hello ... (1) The Department of Revenue (while very helpful) are not allowed to give out legal advice so please do not base any decisions you...

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Hello ... my condolences ... It's a rather simple procedure in PA ... if your brother does not want to do it, he will "Renounce" ... then anyone...

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My dad died 5 years ago without a will. I am the administrator of his estate. Can I walk away from a mortgage on his property?

Hello ... ... I am sorry for your situation ... ... As Administrator, if you provide me with more details (i.e., who the heirs are), it may...

PA Inheritance Tax Question.

... Hello ... ... I will assume that the tax rate of which you speak is the Pa Inheritance Tax ... to siblings, it is 12.00%, not 12.50%...

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What to do if I do not agree with attorney fee from final accounting in estate. What rights do I have or do I just sign it?

Hello ... My condolences on your situation - between a rock and a hard place ... I have dealt with this situation many, many times in the last 22...