Am i entitled to monies recieved from the sale of my parents house?

My condolences of your loss. The answer lies in (a) whether your mother had a Will (and whether you were included as a Beneficiary) or whether...

Estate requires condo to sell prior to finalizing, what are our rights as heirs to make requests/requirements on exec./ lawyers?

Hello, Communication is always the key between the Beneficiaries and the Executor. The Realtor works for the Executor, so the Realtor...

Real estate question

My condolences ... From what I gather, if your mother gave it to you in her Will, you will all be subject to Inheritance Tax at 4.5% of the...

My mother's husband died suddenly and without a will. Is she automatically entitled to everything?

My condolences ... The Intestate Rules of Pennsylvania dictate this. No, she would not be entitled to everything. This brief explanation may...

Is money deposited into an estate account to cover the bequeaths to the grandchildren subject to inheritance tax?

Hello, From the exact wording of your question, yes. Lineal descendants in PA are taxed at a rate of 4.5 percent. Good luck, John B....

I need a lawyer for a death in my family

My condolences ... It you are the Personal Representative of the Estate, you are entitled to that information. Finding out where it all is can...

Hello, After reading your situation, I agree completely with the answer of my colleague, Attorney Tamanini. Good luck, John ~ ~...

How do you create an estate for a person who died about 5 years ago?

Hello, As the only heir, with the proceeds being paid to the Estate, you will need to open an Estate in order to receive the funds. This...

Hello To protect yourself, I would most certainly encourage it. You are free to distribute the proceeds without one, but that still leaves you...

Mother passed away recently. her will was not notarized and the witness is deceased. What do I need to do? Will this will be ok?

My condolences for your loss. A Will in Pennsylvania - to be effective - need not be witnessed or notarized. The lack of those two items does...