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Giving Notice to Estate Beneficiaries
Estate Administration, WillsBeneficiaries of an estate are entitled to notice when the estate is being probated, and it’s the executor’s job to send the notice. Today, we’ll give a brief overview on how to fulfill this part of the estate process.
Giving notice…
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Opening an Estate in Schuylkill County
Estate Administration, Probate, WillsWhen someone you love has passed away, you’re confronted with many difficult decisions, and an estate process that can feel very complicated. If the person that you love passed away while living in Schuylkill County, here are the first three…
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Avoiding Probate in Estate Planning
Estate Administration, Probate, WillsAs we have discussed in other articles, probate is the process of an opening of an estate and transferring ownership of assets from a deceased individual to that person’s beneficiaries. Probate can be an expensive and time-consuming process,…
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Why You Can’t Photocopy Pennsylvania Death Certificates
Estate Administration, Wills
When a loved one passes away, one of the first steps in the estate administration process is the issuance of death certificates. Death certificates are required for many things, including opening probate and obtaining a short certificate.…
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Cornerstone Law Firm in the Greater Reading Merchandiser
Business Law, Landlord/Tenant, Lawsuit, Personal Injury, Property, Updates, Wills
Cornerstone Law Firm is honored to serve the Berks County, Pennsylvania and beyond. We're happy to solve your legal problems, even through the uncertainty and stress of the current coronavirus (COVID-19).
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What Do I Do with the Will When A Loved One Passes Away?
Estate Administration, Probate, Wills
When you experience a death in the family, the details of wrapping up the loved one’s legal affairs can seem overwhelming. One of the first questions that many people ask after the death of a loved one is, “What do I do with the Will?”
"What…
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3 Reasons You Need a Will
Berks County, WillsEveryone needs a will. Every year, individuals die without wills, and their families deal with a great deal of unnecessary headache, stress and sorrow because of the unpreparedness of the family member who passed away. But despite the fact that…