Managing your parent's estate is emotional, confusing and time-consuming — and now, just when you thought you had a handle on everything, you find out they had property in another state. Maybe it's a lake house in New York, or maybe a piece of land they never...
When someone passes away, managing their estate can be a daunting task. Personal representatives – sometimes called executors – must take many different legal steps during the probate process. Thankfully, they do not have to bear these responsibilities alone. How can...
Losing a loved one is an emotionally challenging experience. Serving as their estate executor or administrator can add another layer of complexity to an already stressful situation. The legalities can be overwhelming for the bereaved, but having a clear idea of how to...
Suppose you’re expecting an inheritance; you may wonder how long you’ll need to wait before receiving it. While you wait, you might consider taking a probate loan, especially if you need funds for an impending emergency. Probate loans, also known as inheritance loans...
Probate can sometimes be a very difficult legal process for loved ones to maneuver through in the state of Pennsylvania. If you have been assigned the executor of an estate, you may have many questions. These may include whether or not you should obtain a bond and how...
If you have been named an executor of an estate for a Pennsylvania decedent, you may have to deal with ancillary probate, even if you don't have to do so within the state. Why is this necessary, and what are the procedures? Sometime necessary for other states If a...
As a Pennsylvania resident, it's understandable to ensure your loved ones won't want for anything after you're gone. You also wouldn't likely want them going through a lot of stress after you pass away. If you don't create an estate plan, it can leave the future of...
Probate is the process during which the validity and authenticity of a person's will are assessed. If you're in the process of planning your estate in Pennsylvania, you should learn more about how probate can affect your retirement funds. When certain funds go through...
