A special warranty deed is better than a quit-claim deed.

The one dollar consideration is ordinarily referenced, but not paid. However, it certainly can be paid.

The deed does have to be notarized, but an actual affidavit is not needed.

Where there is no Will, the Pennsylvania intestate law applies. The wife would get a fractional share and the "children" would share the balance.

If the property was jointly owned by the two parents, the property passes to husband on death of wife and then to the husband's children. If the property was owned as tenants in common, when the wife dies, the husband would get a statutory share (1/3) of her half and the remainder would go to... View More

The deceased estate is responsible for the debt. Debt does not transfer to family members, unless the debt was in some way joint or the family member co-signed on the debt. If the family member is being contacted by debt collectors, she can contact the Attorney General's Office for assistance.

If the will was probated, then you can get a copy at the local Register of Wills. You can also reach out to the executor who has an obligation to notify all heirs that an estate has been opened.

It depends on the deed and will.

If the house was owned by your fiancé and his wife who predeceased him as tenants by the entireties, then the house would have become his upon the death of his wife. If the will leaving the house to you is valid, then the children shouldn't be able... View More

If the bank account is in her deceased husband's name, then she may need to open up his estate. The bank probably will not give her the funds until she begins probate. In that case, she'll either need to present the will to the Register of Wills (of which you would then be entitled to... View More

If she had an attorney assisting her with your father's estate, she should ask for assistance in handling this matter. If an estate was opened for your father, then the check can be deposited in the estate account and disbursed. If not, she might try contacting the insurance company to learn... View More

Unfortunately, you need to hire a lawyer. If no divorce action was filed, he is entitled to claim what is called a forced intestate share. He is likely entitled to one-third of the estate.

The surviving aunt has no rights merely because she has lived in the house for a long time.

If they were married and owned the home as tenants by the entireties, she automatically got the property by right of survivorship. That means that she now owns the property outright and can ignore his name on the deed. If she wants to convey the property to you or add you as an owner of the... View More

If there are no parents and she had no children, the estate would be divided between the siblings who survived her.

Not unless there is a Will and he was named the Executor.

Your father and his brothers need to consult with an attorney experienced in probate law, which is the area of law that deals with, among other things, wills.

If you are not on the deed, you are not responsible. The estate is responsible. However, no distributions can be made from the estate and the house will not be able to be sold until the taxes are paid.

You should consult a lawyer.

Depends on the wording of the bequest. Was it to her brother and ONLY her brother? Then maybe not -- it sounds like the bequest then would 'fail' and as a defective gift, the property would pass to the residuary beneficiary -- and if none is listed then it goes to her heirs at law.... View More

You need to consult with a lawyer to examine the deed. If you and your mother own the home as joint tenants with right of survivorship, her interest would pass to you automatically, but it will cost you 4% inheritance tax on her portion. If you own the home as tenants in common, her interest... View More

In the absence of there being a formal written agreement, the house passes equally to you and your siblings from the estate. Thus, they can force the estate to sell the house or for you to buy the house from the estate. You might be entitled to recover allocable shares of the costs from the... View More

I'm sorry but we can't second guess what your attorneys have told you. I suggest that you sit down in person with your lawyers and have them explain the issue more thoroughly. It's not because it's Philadelphia, but it may be because it's Pennsylvania.

This is an estate planning question which somehow ended up going out to the family law attorneys. I'll venture a guess, and that's all it is mind you, that the grandparent was allowed to set any legal prerequisites to the inheritance and that, absent some allegation of coercion or mental... View More