What is the order of payouts concerning estate's debts?

I agree completely with Ms. Stewart. The only thing I would add is that even if the mortgage is recorded you should consult a real estate attorney...

I agree completely with the advice of the other attorneys. This is a very tricky area and you do not want to make any mistakes.

Do I have to open my father's estate?

In Pennsylvania you will be able to transfer the car without opening an estate using PDOT Form MV 39. If you open an estate, you will have to...

Id like to explore setting up a revocable trust that is a hybrid of the credit shelter and spendthrift trusts.

You are to be commended for seeing your spouses limitations and wanting to protect him or her from financial difficulties should you pass away...

Is it possible to probate in PA when the deceased used to live in PA, but lived outside the US at the date of death?

You can probate in PA if there are assets in PA, regardless of where she died.

Do I have monetary rights to the profits of the sale of my deceased parents estate? My brother is executor of estate. NO will.

As Mr. Wilson indicates, it is imperative that you immediately contact an experienced probate attorney in your county. It is very possible you...

When my mother passes, Will the judgement be my sisters sole responsibility or will I have to sell my mom's house to settle?

The judgment will have to be paid by your mother's estate. If there are no other assets available, the house will have to be sold and the judgment...

What can be done when a lawyer isn't finalizing an estate?

I would add to what Ms. Stewart said that you can file a petition to compel the executor to file an account with the Court if the executor is...

Does the executor of the will have to show his or her siblings the Estate checking account and all bills paid out?

As Ms. Stewart indicates, you will ultimately have to produce an accounting of the administration. Generally, when a beneficiary requests...

How can I disclaim a building that is part of my inheritance...

Although disclaimer may be possible, you must be very careful to accurately determine who the property passes to if you disclaim. In many cases...