Am I entitled to all transactions/receipts on an estate I am an heir to but not an executor of??

By all means you are entitled - when the estate settles - to see a full and final account. The issue of whether you should be informed is really...

When a will is given and the person leaves someone a house but states that they must pay money to own the home, who do they pay?

Hello ... Without knowing more, I am going to assume it would be the Estate (i.e., the Executor), but it could also be you. It would depend on...

Am I required to pay inheritance tax?

Hello ... When anyone is a joint owner on any bank account in today's day and age, everyone (the Courts and the Taxing Authorities) know...

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How long does it take once estate has been sent to probate court for final distribution to occur?

Hello ... That'a actually pretty good (but please don't hold the lawyer to his answer - unless he is also the Executor, it's not his...

What time limits are there to execute an estate?

Hello ... Yes ... force him to file an Accounting with the Chester County Orphans' Court. That will get things moving pronto, but you may be...

A friend of my daughter just recently lost his father. His father had no will, and was not married.

Hello ... Without a Will (Intestate), the children of the Deceased would be first in line to be the Administrator (same as Executor). The...

Signing over a CD to my mother without full details? Need the money now?

Hello ... Without knowing anything further (i.e., how old you are now, the terms of your mom having you sign it over, etc.) ... it appears that...

Hello ... If your name was not on the Deed when your mother passed away, the terms of the Will must be followed. By the information you...

Estate over two years ... lawyer will not answer my calls or emails .. please help ... thank you

Hello ... sorry to hear about this ... I would report him to the Pennsylvania Ethics Committee and I would sue him for the retainer not used ......

Having to sign a release or not receiving estate distribution. Then release of duress or no distribution.

Hello ... Sorry to hear about your problem ... you do need a lawyer now. ~ ~ ~ John B. Whalen, Jr., J.D., LL.M. is an AV Peer Review...