What are the specific negative ramifications of not registering a Will in PA within the first 3 months after death?

Ms. Stewart gives a very good answer as usual. The penalties for some foot dragging aren't all that great, that's somewhat true but whether you...

When an heir dies during a probate procedure who gets there potion he had know spouse or children

Typically, if the beneficiary (child) dies AFTER the decedent (father), the beneficiary is entitled to their share - so it woudl go though the...

Please tell me the best way to collect my earned commission from the executive director of a non-profit.

If you are not an employee and are a volunteer I find such an arrangement to be somewhat unusual, but if you were promised something and you think...

Is my mother responsible for this so called debt?

Sounds like if the debt is legitimate it is between the estate and the uncle (i.e., it's not your mother's personal issue, but if she is handling...

Can my sister challenge her Mother's will?

Can she challenge the will? Yes. Will she win? Who knows - you appear to present facts that would indicate she can't possibly win but I think you...

More than likely it will go through Grandpa's estate - so it would be helpful to know if he had a will. If he had no will, his children (if no...

I may want to have a living trust. Could you tell me the advantages and disadvantages? thanks

Advantages: 1. Avoid probate (assets owned by a living trust do not go through probate and therefore don't incur probate fees or the time it takes...

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A revocable will.. beneficiates to 2 children equally...but if one dies it goes to the living child or the issuers.

You will want to make sure an attorney reviews the language to make sure it is interpreted properly. What you are probably referring to is...

Depends on the policy - most have a waiting period after which it will still pay out.

What is the difference in a inheritance and receiving a portion of an estate? My aunt passed away and I don't understand what s

I am not sure if you are reading from something or you were told something. I think for your purposes the answer is that they are the same. ...