Interplay of gift tax and spousal inheritance (e.g., bequest and elective share)

In general, the back taxes would have to be paid from the probate estate of the decedent and not from property or assets separately owned solely by...

Father gave us a gift and asked us not to sell it, now that is being used against us.

I agree with the previous comments. The condition does not nullify the donative intent. The guns were given to you with the promise that you...

How can my mother get power of attorney and durable power for health care without my Dad signing or agreeing to this.

Your mother can not get power of attorney over your father without him signing the power of attorney and agreeing. Your fact suggest several...

What does the Residuary clause actually cover?

Unfortunately, this is not a question that can adequately be addressed in a forum like this one. You need to consult an experienced probate...

Ms. Shell is quite correct. The Pa inheritance tax only applies to asset owned by the decedent in PA. If the decedent was a resident of another...

Can my sister sell my father's home without my consent?

When your father appointed your sister as POA assuming he used a fairly typical POA document, he granted your sister with the authority to make any...

Can a family member be added as POA to existing documents?

Although I agree with Mr. O'Brien that the diagnosis of dementia certainly raises issues regarding your father's capacity, it does not necessarily...

My father in law passed away suddenly without a will or POA. My husband is his only surviving family.

The short certificate is generally issued the same day as the Petition for Administration is filed. Some counties will give them to you before you...

Ca an executor take money from an estate, lose it in the stock market and then tell me it is my loss?

Your recourse is file a Petition with the Court to compel an accounting. In Pennsylvania you are absolutely entitled to a complete accounting. In...

The "Short Certificate" is a short form of the Certificate of the Grant of Letters Testamentary or of Administration issued by the Register of...