If items are a transfer on death do they need to be counted in the total of the estate for the oath of bond.

Payable on death accounts are considered non-probate assets. Only probate assets are typically included in an estate inventory.

What is the fee for an executrix in the state of pa with the monies being less than $100,00 no outstanding bills etc

What is the amount? $100,000 or $10,000? Is there real estate? PA doesn't have a hard figure but the fee must be reasonable and just. The case...

What is the normal time for a simple trust payout

I agree with Mr. Frederick. Given the amount involved you would be wise to hire your own attorney to review everything that is going on with the...

Will vs transfer of ownership

that's not really a question...I also don't know if you mean gifts during life or gifts (non probate transfers such as payable on death, joint...

How can I compell my Brother in law to provide me with a copy of my sister's will and how can I collect what she left to me?

You may not be entitled to a copy voluntarily. Only beneficiaries or "heirs at law" are entitled under most circumstances. If you are a named...

My father signed away his legal rights to me when I was 4. He passed away and has no wife. Can I inherit?

If you are talking about a loss of parental rights, usually that involves the right to inherit (in either direction), at least in PA and NJ. I...

Yes you can. Most of the time one of the few people who is not allowed to be chosen is a financial advisor as most believe there is a conflict of...

They can be strangers, but they have to be competent adults, able to determine generally that you are of sound mind yourself (the formalities for a...

I too am a bit confused about whether your mother is living or not. If she is deceased and you are a beneficiary you most certainly are entitled...

My mother passed away in March 2013. My sister shared ownership of a town home with her, both names are on the mortgage

You don't clearly state who owns the home or who is on the deed. If the one sister is a surviving joint tenant (joint tenant with right of...