Leechburg, PA asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Indiana

Q: Mother and stepfather owned a home mom died in 2013 he took her name off title now wants to sell

This is in pennsylvania...They had no kids together but Mom has 4 children surviving. He is selling the property are we etitled to a portion as there was no will left.

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John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
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  • Valparaiso, IN
  • Licensed in Indiana

A: I do not have a license to practice law in PA only in IN, so with that said this may not apply to the laws in PA, but based on your question and situation if she did not leave a will then he is the one entitled to the property as her surviving spouse.

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