How cany I be made executor of an estate

The answers posted so far are accurate and useful. I do want to add, however, that from your question it sounds as though you or the paralegal may...

No. The estate does not automatically go to the surviving spouse under Pennsylvania's Intestate Act. However, any assets that are jointly held by...

Do I need to worry about estate planning if I have a Will

Estate Planning goes beyond the documents - whether wills or trusts. An estate plan requires that you take some time. determine what you own and...

First, the quick answer: The annual gift tax exclusion for 2008 is 12,000. per person. However, in 2009 the amount adjusts to $13,000. If you...

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

This really requires that advice of counsel because there are so many tax and non tax issues. However, there may be some value in obtaining a post...

I liked the other lawyers answers to this question. In general, asset protection is not achieved through a revocable living trust. For good...

Estate planning under PA state law, probate and trust

The use of Revocable Living Trusts is much more common in Ca than in Pennsylvania. In general, Pa is a low probate fee and high tax state and they...