Connellsville, PA asked in Probate and Estate Planning for Pennsylvania

Q: A friend's mother died in Sept. 2017 with a will, leaving the house to her son who had resided with her.

She also left her car to a granddaughter. The woman's daughter is the executor and has health problems. The son has been paying the mortgage and the utilities in the house. It has been 8 months and the will has not yet been probated. Is the house considered part of the Estate,and should the mortgage and bills be paid by the estate? When does the property in the will, get distributed? Is there a time limit as to when the will is probated?

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Kathryn Hilbush
Kathryn Hilbush
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  • Media, PA
  • Licensed in Pennsylvania

A: The family should consult with an experienced trusts and estates attorney to be sure this is done correctly. You can best help them by steering them that way.

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