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The biological mother and father of a teenage girl who was the victim of a gruesome murder are now asking a Pennsylvania court to make them the administrators of her estate.That's the only way that the girl's biological parents can gain the legal standing that they...
The right to exploit a piece of property's natural resources are often referred to as its "mineral rights," and it exists as a distinct asset that's independent of the surface land itself -- which means that they can be bought and sold independently of the surface...
One of the jobs of the administrator or executor of an estate is to settle out the debts of the deceased -- that can get very complicated if the deceased died while embroiled in some sort of conflict or died as the result of injuries in an accident that he or she...
Prince didn't just leave behind a treasure-trove of unreleased recordings and unpublished music -- the prolific musician also left behind quite a mess for his estate administrators to sort out.Just about everyone who ever had a hand in Prince's career while the artist...
The elderly are often targets for financial fraud simply because they trust the wrong relative to handle their affairs.Experts say that they've even seen cases of parents held hostage by their adult children. An adult child manages to get control of the parent (and...
How current is your will? Unless you have a section of your will or other estate planning documents that specifically addresses the issue of your digital property and assets, it's a good time to update.Digital property and assets are quickly becoming one of the...
In Pennsylvania, there's a provision in the law that allows some small estates to avoid the probate process altogether.In order to qualify, the total value of a deceased individual's assets has to be less than $50,000 and can't include real estate. You'll still have...
Debt is an almost inescapable part of modern life—and many people leave behind significant debts when they die. It usually isn't long before the bill collectors start to call on surviving family members, hoping to collect.This is when it helps to know your...
To Pennsylvania residents without a lot of knowledge about estate administration, it may seem like a simple task. In reality, just the opposite is true. Serving as an estate administrator is nearly always a complicated undertaking. While you may feel honored that...
Once an estate plan has been crafted and is nearing completion, Philadelphia families must turn their attention to determining who will be responsible for carrying out the tasks outlined within the plan. These decisions are just as important as those laid out within...
