What is " Letters Testamentary" and how is it [are they ] attained?

Letters Testamentary are issued to the Personal Representative of an Estate when the Will is filed with the Register of Wills initiating the...

Can a co-executor of a will go to court after the person dies and have him/herself declared sole executor of that will?

As your followup indicates, there are several ways for a named co-executor to become the sole executor. However, if the other co-executor does not...

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Does a power of attorney give me the ability to act for my father as trustee of his revocable living trust?

Generally you would look to the Trust itself for the authority to deal with assets held in trust and when the successor trustee takes over control...

How do I file a lien against an estate?

Please accept my condolences on your very difficult loss. Assuming that an Estate has been opened, you can file a "Claim" against the Estate for...

As Mr. Whalen indicates, the reference to your township of residence in a Will does not affect its validity even if you do not live in that...

If I'm a benefactor in a will and another benefactor who is family contest the will should I fight it?

Ms. Stewart offers very sound and wise advice. This is a very complicated area of the law. Whether to fight or not will depend on a number of...

If I'm willed a home can the home be taken away? I am not on the mortgage/title/deed. What do I need to do to get the home?

With the very limited information provided it is difficult to fully answer your question. If you were left the property in a Will, and the...

First, I am very sorry about the loss of your mother. The 401-K benefits will pass directly to you and your sister. Accepting those benefits will...

Two Wills

It is possible that the 1987 Will may be probated. It will depend on the specific facts developed. As Mr. Klenk suggested, this is a very tricky...

Who determines (and how) if an Agent (Durable POA, Pennsylvania) is overriding a decision of the competent principal?

The agent under a Durable POA is not responsible to do just what the Principal instructs, but must do what is in the Principal's best interest. ...