My mother died recently and did have a will which stipulated 3 belongings go to my sister and the rest is split.

Hello ... Without knowing more about your mother's estate (i.e., what other assets exists, what debts exist, etc.), I would say "yes." And...

Is it legal to sell a burial plot having the remains included with the purchase?

Hello ... Attorney Zerillo;s advice is sound. Burial and Cemetery Law (which is both Federal and State law) is not covered by the...

Who owns a home/property after a death?

Hello ... The "Estate/Executor of the Estate" technically owns it until the Estate is settled. The future recipient should step back and the...

Married 28 years and not on the deed to our home in Easton, PA. We have a will leaving all to me, if I survive him.

Hello ... A Will passes items owned in one's name alone (that's the Whalen definition). That - by definition - creates 2 double barrel...

My moher died November 18,2011 and she left myself and sister as power of attorney. My other sister and niece were living ther

Hello ... A Power of Attorney ceases at death, so trying to use a Power of Attorney now will not work. From what information you provided, I...

Resident decendent of PA with POD bank and pension plans. Are these included and taxed on rev 1500.

Yes. * John B. Whalen, Jr., J.D., LL.M. is an AV Peer Review Attorney and Counselor at Law, is listed in The Bar Register of Preeminent...

Hello ... The form(s) for a Pa Power of Attorney are available everywhere (other than at the courthouse - they are not allowed to provide Powers...

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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