Prenuptial Agreements, Life Estates, and Executor Access in Pennsylvania
Can a prenuptial agreement affect a life estate or my inheritance in Pennsylvania? Short answer: Yes — a valid prenuptial (premarital) agreement can change how certain property and inheritance rights are treated, including matters that affect life estates and what becomes part of an estate. Whether it affects your specific share depends on what the […]
Read article →Pennsylvania — Confirming an Executor’s Calculation of Your Share from a Sibling’s House Sale
Detailed Answer This explains how to verify that an estate representative (executor or administrator) in Pennsylvania correctly calculated your percentage share from the sale of a decedent’s real property. It describes what documents to request, how to recompute a distribution step-by-step, what Pennsylvania law says about who inherits, and what to do if numbers look […]
Read article →Selling a Deceased Relative's House During Probate in Pennsylvania: What You Need to Know
Detailed Answer Yes — it is often possible to sell a decedent’s house while the estate is in probate in Pennsylvania, but whether a sale can happen and how it must be handled depend on several facts: who owned the property, whether there is a mortgage or other secured debt, what authority the personal representative […]
Read article →Selling a Deceased Parent’s House in Pennsylvania: Do You Need to Publish a 3‑Month Creditor Notice?
How Pennsylvania probate and creditor notices affect selling a deceased parent’s house Short answer In Pennsylvania, the streamlined small‑estate procedures that let someone collect personal property without formal probate generally do not allow you to transfer or sell real estate. That means you usually cannot rely on the small‑estate affidavit to sell a house free […]
Read article →Proving Vehicle Value During Probate in Pennsylvania — FAQ
How to Prove the Value of Motor Vehicles During Probate in Pennsylvania Disclaimer: This article explains general information about Pennsylvania probate and vehicle valuation. It is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Pennsylvania attorney for advice about your specific situation. Detailed Answer When someone dies in Pennsylvania, the personal representative (executor or administrator) must identify, […]
Read article →How to Prove the Value of a Deceased Parent’s Vehicle in Pennsylvania Probate
Proving the Value of a Deceased Parent’s Vehicle in Pennsylvania Probate Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article provides general information about Pennsylvania probate procedures and common ways to prove the value of vehicles for an estate. It is not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified Pennsylvania attorney or […]
Read article →How to Become a Limited Personal Representative in Pennsylvania: Small‑Estate Steps for Creditor Notice and Selling Real Property
Limited Personal Representative in Pennsylvania: Small‑Estate Steps to Notify Creditors and Sell Real Property Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article is educational and does not constitute legal advice. For legal help tailored to your situation, contact a licensed Pennsylvania attorney or the Register of Wills/Orphans’ Court in the county where the decedent lived. […]
Read article →Pennsylvania — How to Prove a Zero Balance and Formally Close a Spouse’s Estate
How to Prove a Zero Balance and Formally Close a Spouse’s Estate in Pennsylvania Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. This article explains general Pennsylvania procedures and common practices to help you understand the process and prepare to speak with an attorney or the court. Short answer If your […]
Read article →Small‑Estate Affidavits and Intestate Estates in Pennsylvania: What You Need to Know
Can a small‑estate affidavit replace formal probate in Pennsylvania? Detailed answer — Pennsylvania approach to small estates and intestacy Short answer: Pennsylvania does not have a single, statewide shortcut that automatically replaces probate for every intestate estate simply because the estate is “small.” Instead, Pennsylvania law and common practice offer a mix of options that […]
Read article →Pennsylvania: What Happens Next When Mediation Fails in Partition and Probate Disputes?
Next steps after unsuccessful mediation in a Pennsylvania partition or probate dispute This FAQ-style guide explains what typically happens when mediation does not resolve a dispute about partition (division or sale of property) or a probate matter under Pennsylvania law. It is educational only and not legal advice. Detailed Answer Short answer: If mediation does […]
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