I respectfully disagree with my colleagues that this is as clear cut as they indicate. I recently handled a very similar situation. The case law...

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I am not certain why you are having difficulty finding an attorney to handle this fairly simple transaction. You would need an "Assignment". I...

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How is a request for probate accounting submitted? The deceased was a resident of Newport, Pa.

You may request an accounting without the assistance of an attorney, but I would not recommend that you do so. The procedure to obtain the...

Does Joint Tenancy with Right of Survivorship always pass equal shares to remaining survivors?

This is really a real estate question as opposed to Probate. The Deed will have to be carefully read by a real estate attorney to answer your...

Does the estate have to go to probate if 2 of 4 of the beneficiaries in her will and IRA are deceased?

You will need to consult with an experienced estate attorney to have all the relevant documents reviewed to get a definitive answer to your...

What is a reasonable time frame to probate a simple will?

In Pennsylvania, after six months you can file a Petition with the Court to compel the Executor to file a First and Final Account. You should...

A new Will will revoke and replace the old Will. Therefore, although it is advisable to obtain the signed original old will, it is not critical. ...

When someone dies without a will can a family member take out money from bank account if it's less than 10,000?

There is a procedure in the Pennsylvania Probate, Estates and Fiduciary Code, Section 3101(b), which permits certain family member, in the order...

Is it a good idea to sign over administration rights to an estate to an attorney without talking to them first?

Unfortunately, you have provided insufficient information to give you a definitive response. This is a situation that requires more detailed...

How to obtain death certificate

You can request on online at http://www.health.pa.gov/MyRecords/Certificates/DeathCertificates/Pages/default.aspx#.WA4oWMn3PAA or go to one of the...