Types of assets subject to Pennsylvania inheritance taxes ?

You should have the advice of a PA attorney (which I am). The assets you describe most likely ARE included on the PA inheritance tax return - this...

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After taxes paid on estate, how long until disputed of property.

Has the PA inheritance tax been paid and cleared (i.e. notice of appraisement issued)? It is very difficult to say as there is no general rule and...

I did not include 2 properties in Moms Estate that were transferred to my brother more than 1 year prior to her death.

It's not clear to me if you are only asking about for PA inheritance tax purposes (for purposes of calculating what assets are listed for...

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Does a notarized will supersede a previous will in PA?

Notarization isn't the issue (at least not the main issue). The issue is does the most recent will comply with all requirements for a valid will...

If a trust has 4 beneficiaries and have dividend income. Can the trustee distribute the income unevenly?

Depends on what the trust language says and what discretionary power the trustee has (also if the beneficiaries are income/principal or income only).

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My sister is the executor of the estate. My mother passed away on Jan 11,2013. The will hasn't been probated. The home was left

Mr. Martinson offers a good answer - with a house on the line you need to open probate or force it. Since the home was specifically left to you,...

The IRS has sent a tax bill without substantiation regarding how the calculated the amount due

Mr. Wagner is correct - he says what I would have said to you.

Depends what you mean by avoid probate. If all assets pass by beneficiary designation (IRA, life insurance) then they are not probate items...

My cousin and I are beneficiaries to a will. My cousin has hired counsel. Should I hire separate attorney?

You may. It's up to you. Many times people are distrustful of the executor/trustee so I'm curious as to why and how the other beneficiary is...

Have they stated why they won't release the escrow? You are still responsible for the taxes - but if the escrow agent fails to release funds and it...