Execution of a will

I am assuming from your question that you are the executor of the will. You can obtain a receipt and release from a form book which you can...

Wills

The short answer to your question is that the executor is obligated to "well and truly administer the estate according to law." Generally, they...

Right to view the will

Michael is absolutely correct. Not only do you have the right to see the will, after 5 years you have a right to know what your sister has done in...

Heirs to an estate

Gabriel's advice to see an estate planning attorney is very good. The statutory disposition of assets does not always achieve exactly what the...

Wills and probate

The simple answer to your question is that if there are no issues the appointment is generally made immediately. However, when an individual dies...

The executor is entitled to a reasonable fee for serving. In Pennsylvania, there is no specific amount. However, frequently the fee is calculated...

How to protect family home from second husband's elective share

Doug and David have done a excellent job of outlining the issues presented by your question. The second marriage situation always presents...

Is it legal to have both grandmothers of a minor child as co-guardians

Legal yes, but probably not prudent. Generally, when you have co-guardians they would have to agree on every decision made for the benefit of the...

How cany I be made executor of an estate

You need to know that in Pa if she had possession of the will prior to her death and it can not be found it is presumed that she destroyed it with...

It is a commonly, but mistakenly, believed that the surviving spouse automatically inherits the entire estate of the deceased spouse. This is...