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...

Must I sign the receipt & release final distribution prior to receiving the money from my Mother's estate.

Hello ... Sign it. No worries. ~ ~ ~ John B. Whalen, Jr., J.D., LL.M. is an AV Peer Review Attorney and Counselor at Law, is listed in...

Inheritance Tax Division of PA question

Hello ... If all was timely filed within the 60 days (not 2 months) and the Petition was properly done (as it seems to be by your thoroughness),...

Hello ... It could go either way - more often than not, it will pass to the children (not wife) by a concept called "per stirpes" (Latin for "By...