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From Our “Ask a Question,” Mailbag: “My mother died, and her Will says my sister and I divide everything. My sister is the executor, and she won’t give me my money. She says I am not ready and will waste the money.  Can an executor withhold money from a beneficiary?” […]

For Release: Attorney Glen Ridenour is again successful in an Orphans Court Appeal. Orphans Court Appeal, Another Victory for Attorney Ridenour. Even judges make mistakes.   For example, during a Will Contest case, judges make rulings. Usually, these rulings are correct or, if incorrect, don’t affect the trial’s outcome. But, […]

From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “My brother was named the executor for my mother’s estate. He has moved into the house and now refuses to answer my calls. What are the grounds for removal of an executor?” Grounds for Removal of an Executor. An Executor is a fiduciary who […]

From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “I remarried a wonderful woman with two children. I want to include my step-children in my estate plan.  As an estate lawyer near me Philadelphia, do you have suggestions for Estate Planning with Stepchildren?” Estate Planning with Stepchildren. A second marriage brings unique challenges, […]

From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “Reasons to Request a Formal Accounting From a Lehigh County Executor.” What Are Examples of When to Request a Formal Accounting From a Lehigh County Executor: Reasons to Request a Formal Accounting: Suspected Mismanagement of Estate Assets. Mrs. Allentown died leaving a Will which named […]

From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “What are Examples of Forcing a Power of Attorney to Account?” Examples of Forcing a Power of Attorney to Account: The executor is Given Unsatisfying Answers. Mr. Blue Bell died with a Will naming his son, Jenkintown, as his executor. During Mr. Blue Bell’s life, […]

From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “What Are Reasons to Request a Formal Accounting From an Executor.” What Are Reasons to Request a Formal Accounting From an Executor: Theft. Mr. Philadephia died with a Will naming his son, Montgomery, as his executor. The Will divides his estate equally between his four […]

Ask a Question” mailbag: Isn’t it true that theft from estate disqualifies beneficiary from inheriting from that estate? “As the executor of my mother’s estate I was able to prove that my brother stole from my mom. The judge ordered him to return the money. My mother’s Willdivides the assets between all the children equally. Is my brother disqualified from inheriting his share?”

From our “Ask a Question” mailbag addresses what to do if the executor refuses to file the Will:

“My sister refuses to file my mother’s Will. She moved into the house and won’t return my calls. What can I do? Should I hire an estate litigator?”

My Dad passed away this month. When he died, I found out that I was still on his Delaware County apartment lease as a cosigner. The lease was signed in 2011. I had moved out in 2013, letting the management company know that I wanted off the lease. When I asked if the management company had anything for me to sign, they replied ‘no’. When I had moved out, my Dad had let his brother, his son and his grandson move in. They are still there and the landlord’s been asking them for money for each day they are there past the end of last month. When my Dad died, I just thought I would be morally obligated to remove my Dad’s property and clean. Instead, I am getting a feeling that the landlord wants to hold me responsible for damages, utilities, and possible future rent. My Dad had nothing and I am a stay at home mom of special needs children.