Palmyra, PA asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Pennsylvania

Q: My mom just passed away. It's only me & my oldest sister left but she refuses to be in contact with me to discuss

Anything with me regarding my moms arrangements or her personal belongings. What can I do to force her to give me my half of my moms belongings and deal with her final arrangements?

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Michael Cherewka
Michael Cherewka
Answered
  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Wormleysburg, PA
  • Licensed in Pennsylvania

A: Very difficult to give you a complete answer with so little information. In general, if your sister fails to be in contact with you you can file a Petition with the Register of Wills (you are probably Lebanon County) to be appointed Administrator of your mom's Estate. Since your sister is not cooperating you should work with an attorney to assist you through the process and hopefully avoid this getting out of hand.

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