Probate is a legal process that aims to authenticate a deceased person's will, resolve outstanding debts and distribute their assets. Depending on the specifics of each case, the process may be time-consuming, costly and subject to court oversight. Therefore,...
Probate is a legal procedure that occurs after someone passes away. It primarily involves validating the will left behind, identifying the testator's assets, settling their debts and distributing the remaining estate to the will beneficiaries. Probate is not always...
When you get married, you're well aware that it's a big decision. People will tell you that it's a life-changing choice, and you probably spend a lot of time thinking about what you want in life. It's certainly going to be a huge change on numerous levels. If you go...
Every year, there is a bigger push to move away from paper documents and use electronic documents. While there is something to be said for keeping certain things on paper, such as wills, for example, people's need for convenience seems to be outweighing all the...
Having a will prepared, even a basic one, is better than having nothing. Having a trust created is better still, for Pennsylvania residents who want to make sure their assets are truly protected and passed on as intended. However, a trust is only useful if it is...
There is nothing easy about dealing with the death of a loved one, no matter the circumstances behind the loss of life. When, during probate and estate administration, concerns arise over the contents of that loved one's will, it is okay to ask questions. In some...
Most adults in the United States do not have estate plans; they assume any assets they have will pass on to their closest relatives with no issues. Those who do have plans in place may not be as protected as they think if they fail to update them when necessary....
Following the death of a friend or loved one, it can be difficult to manage funeral arrangements, let alone handle the closing of his or her estate. Closing out an estate in Pennsylvania can be made even more difficult if the decedent died without leaving a will...
If you recently lost a loved one, you likely want to know how his or her estate will be closed out. In Pennsylvania, probate may be necessary -- it all depends on what type of assets the deceased owned and whether he or she had an estate plan. If probate is necessary,...
Being the executor of an estate is not an easy job. There is a lot to it and if one is not careful, mistakes may be made. Here are some common mistakes that executors have made working through the probate process in Pennsylvania. Mistake number one: distributing...
