How to Get Appointed Administrator in Pennsylvania When a Spouse Dies Intestate
Detailed Answer Short overview: When a person dies without a valid will in Pennsylvania, the court appoints a personal representative (often called an administrator) to gather assets, pay debts, and distribute property under Pennsylvania's intestacy rules. A surviving spouse generally has priority to be appointed, but you must file the proper paperwork with the county […]
Read article →Pennsylvania: How to Claim Surplus Funds from a Foreclosed Deceased Parent’s Property
Claiming Surplus Proceeds After a Foreclosure When a Parent Died Without Probate (Pennsylvania) Short answer: You will usually need to establish a legal right to the decedent’s assets (through probate or a permitted simplified procedure), then file a claim with the sheriff or the court that handled the sale to obtain any surplus proceeds. Creditors […]
Read article →Transferring an Inherited Membership Interest in a Single‑Member LLC in Pennsylvania
Overview This FAQ explains how an inherited membership interest in a single‑member limited liability company (LLC) is typically handled in Pennsylvania and what steps an heir or estate representative should take after probate. The explanation covers common statutory rules, practical steps, and options when the LLC has or lacks an operating agreement. Disclaimer This is […]
Read article →Pennsylvania: What Secretary of State Records Show an LLC’s Sole-Member Status?
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Pennsylvania, Department of State (Secretary of State) filings generally will not list the names of LLC members. The public filing that creates an LLC is the Certificate of Organization (sometimes called Articles of Organization), and the Department of State can issue certified copies of that certificate and a Certificate of […]
Read article →Requesting an Estate Accounting During Probate in Pennsylvania
How to Ask the Court to Require an Accounting of an Estate During Probate in Pennsylvania Disclaimer: This article provides general information about Pennsylvania probate practice. It is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Pennsylvania attorney to get advice about your specific situation. Detailed answer — can you ask the court for an accounting? Yes. […]
Read article →How a Sibling Can Be Appointed Administrator of an Intestate Estate in Pennsylvania
Detailed Answer This section explains, under Pennsylvania law, how someone can be appointed to handle an intestate estate (an estate when the decedent left no valid will) and what a sibling should expect when seeking appointment. This is a general guide only and is not legal advice. 1. Who decides who manages an intestate estate? […]
Read article →Pennsylvania — If Divorce Was Not Final When One Spouse Died: Can the Estranged Spouse Inherit?
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article provides general information about Pennsylvania law and is not legal advice. For advice about a specific situation, consult a licensed Pennsylvania probate or family law attorney. Overview When a married person dies before a pending divorce is final, Pennsylvania law treats that person as still legally married. […]
Read article →Pennsylvania: Recovering Funeral Expenses and Pre-Settlement Costs — What You Need to Know
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes — in Pennsylvania you can usually recover reasonable funeral and other pre-settlement expenses from the decedent's estate, but recovery depends on who paid, whether you followed the estate claims process, and whether the estate has enough assets. The personal representative (executor or administrator) normally pays allowable administrative expenses, including funeral […]
Read article →What steps do I need to take to re-record or update a joint survivorship deed after co-owners died? (PA)
Detailed Answer Short summary: When a co-owner listed on a deed dies, ownership can pass automatically to surviving joint owners if the deed creates a right of survivorship. To clean up county records you typically record the decedent’s certified death certificate plus a short affidavit or similar document at the Recorder (or Register) of Deeds. […]
Read article →How do I force my sibling to give me a copy of our parents’ estate plan in Pennsylvania after he ignored my formal request?
Can I force my sibling to give me a copy of our parents’ estate plan in Pennsylvania? Short answer: It depends on whether your parents are alive or deceased, and on whether you have a legal relationship (for example, power of attorney or guardianship) or credible concerns about abuse or incapacity. If your parents are […]
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