My wife's mother has annuities and they say she has to set up an estate to receive her inheritance ,

This is probably because your mother-in-law did not name your wife as a beneficiary on the annuity. Therefore, the proceeds of the annuity are...

How can I get my mother 401k. My mother died and I'm trying to claim it am I entitle to it she never been married or have Abby o

Generally a 401-K will have a designated beneficiary. Assuming you are the beneficiary, you need to contact the administrator of the Plan. A call...

When and where should you file a will in Pennsylvania?

In Pa the Will is generally not filed while the testator is alive, unless they have been declared incapacitated and under a guardianship. Once...

I am a creditor on my ex-husbands property who passed away. Girlfriend is living in the property. How can I get my money

Mr. Frederick is absolutely correct. To evaluate your situation and develop a strategy an attorney will need to look at the documentation for the...

Please accept my condolensences on the death of your wife. The first issue that arises from your question is whether it is really necessary to...

My brother is the executor of my parents estate.( no will ). and will not sell the house.

You need to retain the services of an attorney with experience in Orphan's Court (what the probate court is called in PA) litigation. If you...

Order of assets to beneficiaries- What is settled first?

It is difficult to answer your question without seeing the Will. If the provision for you is a specific bequest and the provision for the neighbor...

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Can i subpoean someone to appear in probate court ?

The simple answer is yes you can subpoena someone to testify in a Probate Court hearing. The individual subject to the subpoena may resist...

How is an estate attorney paid?

You indicate "it is negotiated", which tells me there should be a written fee agreement. You should reference the written fee agreement to answer...

What happens when i refuse to sign the waiver for estate account

If you refuse to sign to settle the estate informally, the Executor/Administrator will have to file a formal accounting with the Probate Court. ...