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My Moms last will and testiment was a copy, can't find the origional. What do I need to do to proceed?
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Answered on April 29, 2009
In Pa it is possible to probate a copy of the Will. The difficulty is that in Pa there is a rebutable presumption that a will in the possession of...
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Resolution of Grandmother's nursing home costs
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Answered on April 08, 2009
As indicated above, once a person dies the authority granted to an agent under the power of attorney terminates. All the assets become assets of...
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As an administrator of an estate where the Attorney suddenly say's he is taking himself off the case, what am I responsible for?
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Answered on April 07, 2009
You in your capacity as Administrator remain responsible to "well and truly administer the estate according to law." Depending upon the practice...
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I am an heir to my mothers estate along with 6 others, the executor has notified us that she is having an estate sale.
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Answered on April 01, 2009
The answer to your question will depend on the Will. If the property being sold is not specifically bequeathed, then you need to check the powers...
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I would like to close out my mothers PA estate without using an attorney. is there a guide available?
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Answered on April 01, 2009
Unfortunately, I do not believe there is a single guide that will address all the various issues you need to deal with to correctly handle the...
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I was named executor of my mother's will. She wanted me to divide her jewelry and antiques equally among the grandkids.
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Answered on March 26, 2009
In addition to the excellent comments of Mr. Kaune, I would add that it is important to read the power of attorney document your mother signed and...
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Estate question
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Answered on March 26, 2009
Ms. Golant is quite correct that with the information provided it is impossible to determine if you brother is subject to removal. From your...
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If there is no beneficiary named on an insurance policy and no spouse who is entiled to the inheritance?
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Answered on March 25, 2009
When there is no named beneficiary on a life insurance policy the benefits are generally payable to the Estate of the Decedent. Life insurance is...
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My sister & I would like for my niece to live with me &attend school. They're in CA, I 'm PA. What steps are necessary?
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Answered on March 24, 2009
Your sister and the niece's father, unless your sister has exclusive custody, would have to sign documents which basically appoint you as a...
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My aunt passed away in Pittsburgh. I am executrix of her will - what do I do next?
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Answered on March 16, 2009
In Pa., you file the Will with a Petition for Probate at the Register of Wills Office. This is a relatively easy and uncomplicated process. ...
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