What is the best way to inherit family residence after parent passes away in Pennyslvania, as far as taxes etc.

Hello ... If there is a Will, there are extremely limited options where one should - or even would or could - avoid Probate in Pa ... Probate is...

I Live in Pa. and inherited a house 5 yrs. ago.

... Hello ... ... Short answer - no ... anything received by inheritance/bequest/gift belongs to you and you alone ... until you do something...

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Spouse rights when husband passes away if there is an old Will before this marriage?

Hello ... ... Spouses always have rights when their spouses pass away, regardless of the wording of any prior wills. The marriage did not...

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Question regarding Last Will in the state of New Jersey

Hello ... My condolences ... you ask many questions - let's see if we can hit them one by one ... 1. The lawyer may or may not contact you -...

Hello ... I am assuming you mean the undivided 1/2 interest owned by the decedent with the sister ... Without knowing more, the sister keeps...

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Hello ... Attorney Frederick is correct. Unfortunately, you only have 2 options now: sign it (and be done with it) or don't sign it (and let...

How much do it cost to get POA for my father that is in a nursing home and barely talks he only answer yes and no questions

Hello ... The price is relatively inexpensive ... However, your issue is whether your father is mentally capable of signing one. I mention...

Hello ... It depends on what the paper says ... If it says you have reviewed the Accounting (which is the final distribution usually), then you...

If estate attorney chooses to bill hourly rather than percentage of the estate would a judge review the time records?

Hello ... There is no set way for Attorneys to bill in an Estate. The "percentage" method is a "guideline" and not law. Not taking a...

What can be done if my parents estate needs to be reopened & I have no idea where my brother is?

Hello ... First of all, the receipt of proceeds from a class action suit is not "income" ... it is an additional asset, which will be taxed by...