When people lose loved ones in Pennsylvania, it can be a very difficult time for the family. They will certainly have a period of grief as they figure out how they will move on without the loved one in their lives. However, during this time, they will also need to...

Probate & Estate Administration
What will happen if I die without an estate plan?
If a Pennsylvania resident dies without an estate plan, then the law of this state spells out what will happen to their property. These laws, which are sometimes called intestate succession laws, do not just apply when a person left no estate plan. They also apply if...
How does probate work?
Estate planning issues continue after a person dies and their assets undergo distribution. Pennsylvania law requires probate to assure the proper and efficient distribution of estate assets and the protection of beneficiaries and creditors. Probate The probate and...
What are the duties of an estate’s executor?
You might have heard the term “executor” when it comes to estates and estate planning. Maybe you were chosen as the executor of an estate yourself. However, that does not necessarily mean that you understand everything that is involved with being an executor. What is...