my grandpa just recently died 2months ago, he was a military vet, and my fathers name was mentioned in the will as well but he shortly died after my grandpa and i was wondering will i be able to collect that as well? and how do i go about receiving my distribution, because i live out of state???
answered on Jan 7, 2015
I am sorry about the loss of your grandpa and your father. If you are named as a beneficiary in your grandpa's Will, you will eventually receive your distribution (assuming there are sufficient funds in the estate) from the executor of his estate. This may take awhile, as the process of... View More 
I have over $250,000 in my 401K they will inherit as well as insurance of approximately $100,000
answered on Jan 7, 2015
Your question was cut off, so I will only state a few generalities regarding real estate and mortgages. In your Will, you can leave the property to your sons. If your estate is large enough, funds from your estate can be used to pay off the mortgage before it transfers to your sons, and in your... View More
they want to do another will without this lawyer involved. If they do another will, will this one become void?
answered on Jan 7, 2015
The typical practice is to expressly revoke all prior Wills whenever a new Will is made.
Will states ALL goes to her 19yearold son. Husbands name is not on any asset or insurance documents. Sharon owns everything alone. Executor of estate will hire a lawyer because will was done without lawyer. Is there Anya way that estranged husband can get part of her estate?
answered on Jan 6, 2015
Typically, under Pennsylvania law, a spouse that is left out of a will has the right to elect against the will. In doing so, the surviving spouse would receive an amount roughly equal to one-third of the property. Thus, its difficult to disinherit a spouse. However, under Pennsylvania law, a spouse... View More
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