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What To Do When an Executor of a Will Can't Serve
When a person creates a Will, they typically appoint a trusted loved one to administer their estate called an executor. Many Wills are created long in advance of death and circumstances can change. Our office encounters many situations where the named executor in Pennsylvania cannot or will not accept the role. An alterative executor may be necessary for a variety of reasons. The most obvious is when the executor passed away before the person who wrote the Will. But other r
Nicole Malcolm
Oct 161 min read


What Happens When The Executor Lives out of State?
Let’s say your loved one lived in Pennsylvania, but you live in another state . If you were named as the executor of the Will, or intend...
Nicole Malcolm
Aug 212 min read


Are you among the 75% without a valid will?
I recently came across a survey by Western & Southern Life Insurance that confirms my own experience as a probate attorney. According to...
Nicole Malcolm
Jul 301 min read


Who Has to Be Notified When an Estate is Opened?
If you are named as an executor in a loved one’s Will, your first important step is to open the estate. Opening an estate requires the...
Nicole Malcolm
Jul 32 min read


Understanding the Impact of Wire Fraud on Real Estate Transactions for Home Buyers
In an era where technology shapes our daily lives, real estate transactions have also evolved. However, this sophistication brings risks,...
Nicole Malcolm
May 223 min read
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