On behalf of Sikov and Love, P.A. | Jul 27, 2020 | Probate and Estate Administration
As an executor of a decedent’s estate, you have professional duties under the law that you must uphold to avoid legal issues. Forbes explains that many people do not understand the duties of an executor, which can lead to mistakes. You have personal liability for the...
On behalf of Sikov and Love, P.A. | Mar 30, 2020 | Probate and Estate Administration
The executor of your estate has an important job after your death. He or she will manage and disburse the estate under the guidance of the probate court. However, despite the court’s involvement, the executor has a lot of power. The court will generally leave...
On behalf of Sikov and Love, P.A. | Dec 9, 2019 | Probate and Estate Administration
Ideally, people enter retirement with most or all of their debts paid off. This allows older Pennsylvania residents to make the most of their smaller retirement income without worrying about what may happen to those debts after they die. However, this ideal scenario...
On behalf of Sikov and Love, P.A. | Apr 26, 2019 | Probate and Estate Administration, Trusts
Whether you are in the process of organizing your estate and making plans as to what will happen with your property once you pass, or you are dealing with the aftermath of a friend or family member’s passing, you may be faced with some difficult issues. One of...
On behalf of Sikov and Love, P.A. | Apr 5, 2019 | Probate and Estate Administration
When people in Pennsylvania begin to consider making or updating a will, they may focus initially on how they want their assets distributed after they die. Certainly, this is an important thing to address with a will. However, it is equally important to give clear...
On behalf of Sikov and Love, P.A. | Mar 20, 2019 | Probate and Estate Administration
A major component of estate planning in Pittsburgh is ensuring that one’s liabilities have a minimal impact on the anticipated amount of assets they will have to pass on to beneficiaries. One can typically plan to resolve a majority of their debts before their...
On behalf of Sikov and Love, P.A. | Jan 16, 2019 | Probate and Estate Administration
Many in Pittsburgh have likely heard of how costly a process probating an estate can be. That can be true, depending on the amount of time that is required to complete it. Court costs and attorneys fees can add up over time, and those expenses are typically paid from...
On behalf of Sikov and Love, P.A. | Dec 26, 2018 | Probate and Estate Administration
A common question posed to us here at Sikov and Love, P.A. is what happens when a Pittsburgh resident dies without a will. When a loved one dies whose estate you may have an interest in, your first thought might be that without a will in place, it is left to you and...
On behalf of Sikov and Love, P.A. | Oct 22, 2018 | Probate and Estate Administration
Probate – what is it? Much has been said on the Pittsburgh Elder Law Blog about the importance of creating a valid Will. Probate is the process through which the decedent’s Last Will and Testament is filed of record with the Register of Wills office and...
On behalf of Sikov and Love, P.A. | Sep 17, 2018 | Probate and Estate Administration
In probate and estate administration, being the executor is a serious responsibility for Pittsburgh residents. An executor is the personal representative of the estate. It is the executor’s responsibility to protect the decedent’s assets, including the...
