From Our “Ask a Question,” Mailbag: “My father recently died in Philadelphia; how does Probate in Philadelphia work?” How Does Probate in Philadelphia Work? You can’t take it with you! Every country has a process for determining how to divide up a deceased person’s property. For example, in some countries, […]
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From Our “Ask a Question,” Mailbag: “I want to make things easy for my children. How Do You Avoid Probate in PA?” How Do You Avoid Probate in PA? The initial question is, do you understand what you are trying to avoid? Lots of people say you should avoid probate, […]
From Our “Ask a Question,” Mailbag: “My mother recently died, and I need some help with her estate. Are you a Probate Law Firm Near Me?” How to Pick a Probate Law Firm Near Me? Probate is the process that oversees the division of a deceased person’s assets. Though you […]
From Our “Ask a Question,” Mailbag: “My son lives out of state, so I want to make handing my estate easier for him. How do you avoid probate in New Jersey?” How do you avoid probate in New Jersey? First, let’s make sure you know what you are trying to […]
From Our “Ask a Question,” Mailbag: “My father died, and my uncle is the executor. The Will says that we all get equal shares, but he is giving all my dad’s watches to my brother. Does the Executor of a Will Have the Final Say?” Does the Executor of a […]
From Our “Ask a Question,” Mailbag: “I am the executor of my father’s estate. My father gave me the house, and the rest is divided equally between my two sisters and me. My sisters are angry about this. They refuse to sign the family settlement agreement and keep threatening to […]
From Our “Ask a Question,” Mailbag: “My estate isn’t that large, but I want to make giving it to my son as easy as possible. How do you avoid probate in Pennsylvania?” How Do You Avoid Probate in Pennsylvania? First, let’s make sure you know what you are trying to […]
From Our “Ask a Question,” Mailbag: “What is an executor as compared to a trustee? Are they interchangeable?” What is an Executor as Compared to a Trustee? Before answering this question, it is important to understand what a “fiduciary” is. A fiduciary is a person or organization with a legally […]
From Our “Ask a Question,” Mailbag: “My father died, and my brother is now the Executor. He has changed the locks on the house and emptied all the accounts. I am worried about what he is doing. Can an executor take everything?” Can an Executor Take Everything? When a person […]
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