What happens when someone passes away in Pennsylvania without a will?  And what does the appointed estate administrator need to do as part of their responsibilities? In Pennsylvania, as in other states, the interplay between inheritance laws and the role of the administrator is a crucial aspect of the probate and...

After becoming the personal representative of a family member’s or friend’s estate, one of the first steps of estate administration is establishing a separate checking account for the estate. Having an estate checking account lets personal representatives separate pre- and post-death finances. 

Understanding Estate Checking Account

Many people try to avoid probate for several reasons. These reasons can include the fact that probate can be quite costly. It is also a matter of public record which means that you lack the privacy you may want for a process that can involve some more personal affairs. It can...