The only thing I would add to what Ms. Stewart indicated is that you need to confirm how the account was titled. It could be an "or" account,...

Can my aunt's lawyer tell us who was named executor in will she never signed?

Mr. Whalen and Mr. Zelinger are absolutely correct. The lawyer that prepared the unsigned Will can not provide you with any information regarding...

Medicaid and sheltering assets.

This is a very complicated and difficult area of the law. You can not and should not attempt to negotiate it yourself. As Mr. Zelinger has...

Estate Law- I need an attorney to Contest an old Will with a new one my mother recently signed

This is a very difficult and complicated area. Wills are not frequently challenged and you really do not give enough facts (nor would it be...

It is not clear what your question is. Under some circumstances a copy of the Will may be accepted. I assume that you have made the appropriate...

Spouse passed away and left a property that has a woman still living in. How can I take his name off of the house or sell it.

First, you need to determine if your spouse had a Will. If the spouse had a Will, the Will needs to be filed with the Register of Wills in the...

My mother died and left her home to me my two sisters. One sister been renting the property for the last 5yrs what can i do

You would either need to reach an amicable agreement on the sale of the property or file an action to Partition the property. In reality, most...

What is the time frame on disbursement of inheritance?

There is no specific "deadline" for him to disburse your share of the estate. When that should occur will depend upon a number of factors,...

Next steps after filing a claim in Orphans Court

Technically, the Executor can not make final distribution until all claims are resolved. You should go to the Register of Wills office in Bucks...

As Mr. Zelinger indicates, you have a right to demand an accounting. However, you will need the assistance of an attorney to do so. If you...