Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

My father suddenly passed and my mother and him had a joint will. We reside in Pa. His will stated that my mother was to get everything and I was to move into president of the business which is a car lot. We did seek advice of an attorney and she states the will is void due to two witness signatures not being present only one. The attorney said we need to appoint our mother executrice of the will in order to get the business in her name and me move to president and continue running the business. The business was incorporated years ago but my father kept all the shares. Everything is in his name except for the land it was built on. There is also a personal vehicle in his name only in which money is owed on. Is there a way to get this business and vehicle in her name without going through courts considering the will is void? Any advice would be helpful.


Asked on 9/07/17, 2:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

You need to see another lawyer. The will is not void it's not self-proving. That is to say, when submitted to a probate court it could be challenged. If you and your mother are ok with what the will. It will be probated and executed.

{John}

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Answered on 9/08/17, 6:25 am


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