Why place a house in trust?

As Mr. Pippen indicates, the primary reason for putting your assets into a trust is to avoid probate administration. There are other good and...

How and where do I file a request for letters of administration for my child's estate if I live in a different state?

Mr. Whalen is correct. However, the first question is why do you need to be the administrator of his estate. You would definitely benefit from a...

Does all assets and estate property must be probated after inheritance? If not, which assets can skip the probate process?

Your question raises a number of potential issues. If the uncle predeceased the aunt and his estate was not probated or all the assets transferred...

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Does one have to use a lawyer to settle an estate that was in an irrevocable trust? In the state of Pennsylvania, to be precise.

The short answer is no, you do not need to employ a lawyer to settle an irrevocable trust. However, you should, unless you have a great deal of...

Need to find a Estate Attorney in the Delaware County, PA area. We still do not know if a will exist, 20 days after her death.

Please accept my condolences. This a very stressful and difficult time for everyone involved. Sometimes it is necessary to engage in some...

Both of my parents are deceased. I am the executrix and need to know what form I need to sell the house that was in their name.

As Mr. Whalen suggests, you really need to sit down with an experienced probate attorney immediately. You indicate that you are the executrix. ...

Do I need to use the original lawyer who made my father's Will 30 years ago to try and Probate it because now there is glitches

The Executor always has the right to choose the attorney that will assist them with the administration of the Estate. Therefore, if you are the...

Which estate gets probated?

As Mr. Zelinger indicated, it will be necessary to probate both estates. It is a common misconception that the surviving spouse automatically...

What if an Executor is refusing to provide a detailed accounting of our children s trust

Unfortunately in this situation you really need to consult with with an attorney who is experienced in probate administration litigation. The...

I'm the executor of my mothers estate. we sold her house.

As Ms. Reed indicates, the payment should be made through the Estate. Generally, you should have the beneficiaries sign a Receipt and Release for...