What is the established time frame for probating a will and is the timing enforceable? What is the requirement for record keepin

Executors in PA are given broad powers with very little oversight. This saves money for most estates, but when an executor misbehaves, it means...

How can I make an estate executor disclose to me and the court what she had done and/or failed to do? She refuses to tell me.

If you are a beneficiary, you have the right to file a Petition for accounting. Your sister as Personal Representative is given broad powers with...

Must a Trust made from a NJ Will by husband & Wife, containing a Disclaimer clause, require the Survivor and a named Trustee.

Disclaimer wills are great tools, but you do not have to use them. If you do, you don't have to form a trust or name a trustee, but you should...

Mom had a life insurance policy which lapsed during the time of her stroke and her death (4 months). Is there anything we can do

We had a similar situation in an estate and were able to get the insurance company to honor the policy, but it will depend on the terms of the...

How do you obtain Power of Attorney over a sick parent?

Attorney Stewart (as usual) is correct, i would just add that your daughter can contact her father's employer to let them know his condition, and...

My father passed away last year. I am an only child. Am I personally responsible for any of his debts.

The only reason why you might want to open the estate is that if you sold the house, you could be paid for your time as executor. The problem is...

You are not personally responsible, but if the estate has any assets at all, the funeral expenses are usually considered the very first bill that...

What rights do I have in selecting the engraving on a headstone?

Review the original contract/deed that was issued. Your family either owns the land itself or the right to use the land, and your ability to use...

Is a Florida living will accepted in NJ?

Any legal document prepared and executed properly in one state will be respected in another. The only reason that you might wish to update the...

What compensation can a executrix expect when the estate was 95 % left to charities and exceeded 5 million dollars ?

The standard used for Pennsylvania is a "reasonable" fee for work done. Some states have a statutory scale for the executor to use, but PA...