Millions of Americans struggle with debt each year. By the time of their deaths, most of this debt will not be paid. So, what happens to unpaid debts after death and who is responsible for it? In Pennsylvania, your estate is still required to pay your financial obligations, whether you have a Will or not. One clear benefit of having a Will is the ability
Read MoreThe duration of the probate process can last anywhere from 9 to 18 months. The time it takes to probate an estate is dependent upon whether a Will exists, the nature of the estate, and disputes over the estate. Creditors and Will contests by beneficiaries can cause lengthy delays in the probate process. The process typically involves filing a petition
Read MoreProbate is the legal process designed to distribute property from a deceased person’s estate to their heirs. To facilitate this process, an executor named in the Will or, in cases of intestacy, an administrator is declared the estate’s representative. A probate attorney will then help the executor or administrator to gather the assets of
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