Your question assumes you'll die with the assets you own today. For example, what if you die because of an accident caused by someone's...

This is my 2nd marriage, if neither of us has a will, if one of us dies, who gets the property that we had before we are married

Attorney Zelinger is correct. You don't mention if there is a prenuptial agreement in place between you and your husband. If so, it might alter...

My father passed away in 06, I was his only child and his and my mother where not married. our house went into foreclosure

Based on the information you've provided I doubt you could have any liability for the foreclosure. You were likely mentioned because you were an...

In PA, if I am married, does my spouse need to know the terms of my will?

You are not required to share the terms of your will with your husband. As was already noted, your husband likely has an elective share right that...

How do I leave insurance for my 8 year old son so that it's available to help support him? I'm divorced from his mother.

I agree that setting up a trust and naming it as the beneficiary of the life insurance is an excellent option for you to consider. However, if you...

The estate attorney and former administrator who is deceased lied about where the decendent lived and filed in the wrong state

There aren't enough facts presented to really answer this question accurately. If the estate was opened in PA improperly, you really need to know...

PA's Medicaid estate recovery program is limited to probate assets. A home titled as you indicate is not a probate asset and therefore is not...

Do I need to hire an attorney for the appointment of a new custodian to my UTMA account?

Since the account was opened in Ohio, I suspect it's subject to Ohio's version of the Uniform Transfers to Minor Act. It may outline the procedure...

"Headache"

I agree with the other answers posted. If your brother will resign as the executor, consult with a Philadelphia probate attorney to prepare the...

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I want to buy real estate from my grandmother's estate. Title company is telling me there will be PA real estate transfer tax.

A conveyance from an estate to a beneficiary is exempt from realty transfer tax but only in situations where there is no consideration being paid...