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Losing a loved one is difficult. You hopefully do not need to think about how to pay bills or cover the costs of a funeral, but given the right circumstances, you can get some fast and much needed help. For many families, Pennsylvania’s 2026 changes to Act 50 make it...
When someone passes away, their real estate can feel like a “haunted house” - full of lingering issues that scare heirs: unclear titles, probate delays, unpaid taxes, family disputes, or unexpected debts. In Pennsylvania, handling real estate after death requires...
After the loss of a loved one, families often find themselves balancing grief with a growing list of responsibilities. Settling a person's affairs can feel overwhelming, especially while a family is grieving and when financial and legal matters require immediate...
Probate is the process where the family or designated Executor of a deceased individual obtains permission from the Register of Wills to act on behalf of the deceased. Unless you have been through this process before, it can be difficult to know what to expect. Every...
When an individual leaves a will behind after their passing, the document goes through the probate process to verify its validity and to ensure that the division of the estate follows the deceased's intentions. An executor named in the will or appointed by the probate...
If you are preparing to serve as an executor for a deceased relative, certain estate documents will be important for you, such as the original copy of the will. However, you will also require multiple copies of the death certificate proving that your family member has...
Probate is the process during which the decedent’s Last Will and Testament are placed of record at the Register of Wills Office in the county where the decedent resided. The Orphans’ Court oversees the distribution of the assets of the Testator – the person’s whose...
Paying the decedent’s taxes and debts from the estate funds are part of the probate process in Pennsylvania. As noted by SmartAsset, certain heirs may incur an inheritance tax as a result of inheriting assets. Surviving spouses, however, have a “0” inheritance tax...
When someone names you as their personal representative, you will have many duties you must carry out when that person dies. You become responsible for the estate, and you must make sure you are completely transparent in all actions you take involving the state. To...
If your parents appointed you the executor of their Pennsylvania estate, you have likely been talking with them about their wishes. While you may understand who should receive what property, do you know what steps to take once they pass away? According to Kiplinger,...